Ingredients
for the wings
2 lb chicken wings
2 tbsp baking powder
2 tbsp avocado oil
for the smoky rub
1 tbsp chili powder
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
1 ½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
½ tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
pinch of red pepper flakes
½ tsp dried oregano
for the smoky taco sauce
2 ½ tsp hot sauce
2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
3 tbsp butter
1 ½ tbsp prepared rub
lime
Tools
air fryer
bowl
skillet
whisk
Directions
Step 1
Make the dry rub by combining all of the ingredients. Set aside. Pat the wings dry. Lightly drizzle with oil. Coat with baking powder followed by 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons of coffee rub. Ensure that the wings are well coated.
1 tbsp chili powder
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
1 ½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
½ tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp dried oregano
pinch of red pepper flakes
2 lb chicken wings
2 tbsp avocado oil
2 tbsp baking powder
Step 2
Place wings in air fryer at 205°C for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through–you want them extra crispy. While chicken is frying, prepare sauce. While the wings cook, prepare the smoky taco sauce. Add the wings to a bowl, drizzle with smoky taco sauce & toss well to coat. Pair with your favorite taco sauces: queso, sour cream and/or guacamole for dipping.
2 lb chicken wings
air fryer
bowl
Step 3
for the smoky taco sauce
Step 1
In a skillet, melt the butter on low heat, add prepared rub & hot sauce. Whisk. Remove from heat, add in cilantro & lime juice, to taste. Whisk well to combine. Add additional dry rub and/or salt, to taste.
2 ½ tsp hot sauce
2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
3 tbsp butter
1 ½ tbsp prepared rub
lime
skillet
whisk
