Recipe · Crispinator®

Elotes-style chicken wings

Name: Elotes-style chicken wings
Yield: 2–4 servings
Ingredients: 2½ tsp chili powder; ½ tsp granulated sugar; ½ tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp smoked paprika; ¼ tsp ground cumin; ¼ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp onion powder; ¼ tsp lemon pepper; 1½ lb chicken wings (flats and drummettes); 2 tsp vegetable oil; Crumbled cotija cheese, for serving; Cilantro leaves, for serving; Charred corn kernels, for serving (optional); Lime wedges, for serving

Elotes, a much-loved Mexican street food, consist of grilled corn brushed with mayo, rolled in chili powder and cotija cheese, and drizzled with lime. Here those flavors are layered on air-fried chicken wings for an irresistible appetizer.

Appliance: Crispinator®
Setting: Air Fry · 400°F
Makes: 2–4 servings
Level: Easy

Ingredients

2½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp granulated sugar
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp lemon pepper
1½ lb chicken wings (flats and drummettes)
2 tsp vegetable oil
Crumbled cotija cheese, for serving
Cilantro leaves, for serving
Charred corn kernels, for serving (optional)
Lime wedges, for serving

Method

In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, sugar, salt, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon pepper.
Place the wings in a large bowl. Add the oil and spice mixture and toss until coated. Transfer to the air fryer basket and slide it into the air fryer.
Set the air fryer to Air Fry at 400°F for 20 minutes. Press Start | Stop.
When the Shake notification comes on (after 10 minutes), shake the wings and return the basket to the air fryer.
Continue to cook until dark golden in color and cooked through, about 10 minutes more.
Transfer wings to a platter.
Sprinkle generously with cotja and cilantro. Squeeze a few lime wedges over the wings and serve with more wedges on the side.

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