Appetizer
Dairy-Free
Easy
Game Day
Gluten-Free
Oven

Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings

These Cilantro Lime Chicken wings are a delicious appetizer to serve at your next gathering!

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Don’t like Cilantro? Swap for parsley in Step 1 when making the marinade.  
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Item No. REC2504
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
Total Time
1h 30m
Easy
6
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • ½ cup lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil 
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon kosher pepper
  • 4 pounds uncooked chicken wings, drumettes and wings separated

Utensils needed

  • Silicone-Tipped Tongs

Instructions

Step 1
To make marinade, combine cilantro, lime juice, oil, chili powder, cumin, ginger, salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk well to combine.  

Step 2
Coat wings in marinade using one or two large resealable plastic bags. Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.    

Step 3
Divide wings between the air fry basket and Ninja Roast Tray nested in the Ninja Sheet pan, making sure wings are not crowding each other.  

Step 4
Install the wire rack on Level 2. Select AIR FRY, select 2 LEVEL, set temperature to 390 F, and set time to 40 minutes. Select START/ STOP to begin preheating.

Step 5
When the unit has preheated, place pan on wire rack on Level 2. Slide the basket into the rails of Level 4. Close oven door to begin cooking. 

Step 6
Check wings at 40 minutes. If increased crisping is desired, add an additional 10 minutes. When cooking is complete, allow wings to cool slightly before serving.