Air-Fried Honey, Lemon and Ginger Chicken Wings

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Air-Fried Honey, Lemon and Ginger Chicken Wings

Name: Air-Fried Honey, Lemon and Ginger Chicken Wings
Cook time: 1800 s
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: Makes about 18
Ingredients: 3 lb chicken wing drumettes and flats (party wings); 2 tbsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp Chinese five spice powder; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp water; 1 cup (12¾ oz) honey; ½ cup (4 fl oz) fresh lemon juice - plus the grated rind of 1 lemon; 2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger; 1 tbsp sesame oil; ¼ tsp ground coriander; ½ tsp kosher salt

These wings will have you flying high on a taste sensation of sticky honey, tangy lemon and warming ginger. They're finished off with a clever coriander salt that elevates the chicken with a fragrant kick.

1 hr total time

30 mins active time

Easy

Makes about 18

Ingredients

Measurements:

3 lb chicken wing drumettes and flats (party wings)
2 tbsp kosher salt
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp Chinese five spice powder
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sesame seeds

For the honey glaze

1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
1 cup (12¾ oz) honey
½ cup (4 fl oz) fresh lemon juice
plus the grated rind of 1 lemon
2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp sesame oil

For the coriander salt

¼ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1Insert the wire rack into position 7. Place the roasting pan on the rack to catch any drips during cooking. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 380°F, for 15 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
2Place the chicken on paper towels and pat dry to remove any excess moisture.
3Combine the salt, sugar and Chinese five spice in a bowl. Place half the chicken and half the seasoning in a large bowl and toss to coat. Add the remaining chicken and seasoning and toss. Allow to stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, make the honey glaze.
4To make the honey glaze, place the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir to dissolve. Combine the honey, lemon juice and ginger in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
5Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 minute. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture, and simmer for 2 minutes to thicken.
6Turn off the heat and add the lemon zest and sesame oil, whisking to combine.
7To make the coriander salt, combine the coriander and salt and set aside.
8Place the chicken on paper towels and pat dry to remove any excess moisture.
9Place half the chicken and half the flour in a large bowl and toss to coat. Add the remaining chicken and flour and toss.
10Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fry basket.
11Once preheated, place the basket in rack position 3 and air fry for 15 minutes. When the oven signals at the end of cooking, adjust the oven to Broil, High, for 10 minutes and press Start. Halfway through broiling turn the chicken.
12 The chicken should be lightly browned and cooked through. If not, broil a little longer.
Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
13Remove the roasting pan and move the wire rack to position 4. Pour off any fat from the pan.
14Place the chicken in the roasting pan and pour over the honey glaze. Turn gently to coat and arrange in an even layer. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Return to the oven. Set the oven Broil, High, for 5 minutes and press Start.
15The chicken should be brown and sticky. If not, broil a little longer.
Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
16Transfer the chicken to a serving dish. Sprinkle with the coriander salt and pour over any pan juices.