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Air-Fried Spicy Chicken Wings

With its very own Wings function, the Smart Oven® Air Fryer Compact means this recipe can be easily adapted depending on the number of wings you want to cook. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and packing just the right amount of heat to keep things interesting. These guys are called ‘party wings’ for a reason!

the Smart Oven™ Air Fryer Compact

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35 mins total time

5 mins active time

Easy

Makes 15

Ingredients

Measurements:

15 chicken wing drumettes and flats (party wings)
1¼ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp cornstarch
½ tsp baking powder
2 tsp neutral oil

For the spice mix

1 tsp chili powder
¾ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp sweet smoked paprika
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
⅛ tsp ground cumin

Instructions

1Line the roasting pan with foil and set aside. Insert the oven rack into position 3 Down. Set the oven to Wings, Darkness 2, select 15 Pieces and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
2Place the wings on paper towels and pat dry to remove any excess moisture.
3Combine the salt, cornstarch and baking powder in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add all the spice mix ingredients and whisk again. Add the wings to the spices and toss to evenly coat. Add the oil and toss again. Place the wings in a single layer, evenly spaced apart, in the air fry basket.
4Once preheated, place the roasting pan on the rack to catch any drips during cooking. Place the basket into position 1 and air fry for 28 minutes. When the oven signals, turn the wings. Add an extra minute to the cooking time and continue cooking.
5The wings should be golden brown and cooked through. If not, press A Bit More.
Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
6Serve the wings with a flavored mayonnaise or aioli, or your favorite dipping sauce.