These Air Fryer Chipotle-Lime Sticky Wings are smoky, tangy, and perfectly crispy. Ready in minutes, they’re coated in a zesty chipotle-lime glaze that’s sweet, spicy, and addictive.
Air Fryer Chipotle-Lime Sticky Wings are the perfect combination of flavors. If you love a great plate of wings, this might be the recipe for you!
Made for a great family dinner, lunch, or a game-day snack, these wings are designed to impress. If you have not made chicken wings in your air fryer, you are so missing out, and they are so flavorful!
These are so good, and while they have an amazing sauce since they are not deep-fried, they are relatively healthy. So, the next time you are looking for something to wow your guests, pull out this recipe. It’s designed to impress!
If you are looking for more Air Fryer Chicken Wing Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER CHICKEN WINGS WITH BUFFALO SAUCE, AIR FRYER DRY RUBBED CHICKEN WINGS, AIR FRYER HONEY BBQ CHICKEN WINGS, and AIR FRYER HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN WINGS.
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Chipotle-Lime Sticky Wings
- Chicken Wings: Fresh chicken wings, perfect for air frying or baking.
- Chipotle in Adobo Sauce: Smoky chipotle peppers blended in tangy adobo sauce.
- Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice for bright, zesty flavor.
- Lime Zest: Finely grated lime peel adds citrusy aroma and punch.
- Water: Plain water used to thin the sticky wing glaze.
- Salt: Enhances flavor, balances sweetness and spice in wings.
- Black Pepper: Ground black pepper adds heat and earthy undertones.
How To Make Air Fryer Chipotle-Lime Sticky Wings
Step One: In a large mixing bowl, mix the chipotle sauce, lime juice, lime zest, water, salt, and pepper.
Step Two: Place the chicken wings in the marinade, and coat them. Then place the chicken wings into the air fryer basket. Set the temperature for 380 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 12 minutes, after 12 minutes, using tongs to flip the chicken wings.
Step Three: Then increase the temperature to 400 degrees F, for another 5 minutes.
Air Fryer Chipotle-Lime Sticky Wings Recipe Tips
- Pat Wings Dry: Before marinating, pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. This helps them crisp up better in the air fryer.
- Marinate Longer for More Flavor: Let wings sit in the chipotle-lime marinade for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to really soak in the flavors.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Air Fryer: Arrange wings in a single layer to ensure even cooking and maximum crispiness. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Flip Halfway Through: Turning the wings halfway ensures both sides get crispy and coated in that sticky glaze.
- Adjust Heat to Taste: Add extra chipotle, cayenne, or hot sauce if you like your wings spicier.
- Optional Broil for Extra Crisp: After air frying, you can broil wings for 1–2 minutes to get an even crunchier finish.
- Serve Immediately: These wings taste best hot, fresh from the air fryer, with a squeeze of lime on top.
Serving Suggestions
The best thing about this recipe is that it goes with anything, from a simple garden salad to a bowl of pasta salad, or you can even eat them alone. I love to serve it with some homemade Blue Cheese Dip, or Ranch Dressing.
You can also serve this with Air Fryer Corn On The Cob, Air Fryer Frozen French Fries, Air Fryer Tater Tots.
This is so good, alongside my Instant Pot Homemade Macaroni & Cheese.
Air Fryer Chipotle-Lime Sticky Wings Recipe Faqs
Can I make these wings in the oven instead of an air fryer? Yes! Bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until wings are crispy and cooked through.
How long should I marinate the wings? At least 30 minutes for basic flavor, but overnight marinating gives the wings a deeper, smoky-lime taste.
Can I make these wings spicier? Absolutely. Add extra chipotle in adobo, cayenne pepper, or a splash of hot sauce to the marinade.
Do I need to flip the wings while cooking? Yes, flipping halfway through ensures even cooking and a crispy coating on all sides.
Can I use frozen wings? Yes, but thaw completely before marinating and cooking for the best results.
How do I store leftovers? Place cooled wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven for best crispiness.
Can I double the recipe? Yes, but cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket and to keep wings crispy.
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Air Fryer Chipotle-Lime Sticky Wings
Description
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons chipotle in Adobe sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the chipotle sauce, lime juice, lime zest, water, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken wings in the marinade, and coat them.
- Then place the chicken wings into the air fryer basket.
- Set the temperature for 380 degrees for 12 minutes, after 12 minutes, using tongs to flip the chicken wings.
- Then increase the temperature to 400 degrees F for another 5 minutes.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper
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