Spicy chicken wings, an easy and affordable yet delicious recipe! An original idea to serve chicken in a different way than usual, and the result is truly finger-licking good. Preparing this tasty main dish is very simple. Just season the wings with a dressing made of balsamic vinegar, mustard, oil, salt, and pepper, let them rest for a few hours, and then straight into the air fryer.
Of course, you can also bake these wings in the oven, but the cooking time will be longer. In my recipe, to make the chicken particularly spicy, I added a few drops of Tabasco. I often use it as a substitute for chili pepper, so I always keep it in my pantry. Crunchy, tasty, and super quick to prepare, you can also serve these wings with some delicious potatoes cooked alongside the meat. And now, let’s head to the kitchen, because the spicy chicken wings will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 469.96 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 1.22 (g) of which sugars 0.43 (g)
- Proteins 34.42 (g)
- Fat 35.81 (g) of which saturated 8.42 (g)of which unsaturated 15.59 (g)
- Fibers 0.40 (g)
- Sodium 520.86 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 130 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 6 chicken wings
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1.5 tbsp mustard
- Tabasco (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Tools
- Air Fryer
- Bowl
Steps
To prepare the spicy chicken wings, start with the preparation of the dressing. Put the oil, mustard, Tabasco, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix them.
In another sufficiently large bowl, place the chicken wings. Pour the marinade and mix well so that it blends well with the meat. Then cover with food wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
After the resting time, take out the bowl and pour everything into the air fryer basket. Cook in the air fryer at 392°F for 20 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through cooking.
The spicy chicken wings in the air fryer are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them with some sauce and crispy potatoes.
Variations and tips for spicy chicken wings
You can store leftover spicy chicken wings in a container in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
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Questions and answers for spicy chicken wings
Can they be cooked in the oven?
Yes, of course, you can also bake them in the oven at 428°F for 30 minutes, or until golden.
