Air-Fried Chicken Wings with Barbecue Sauce

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Air-Fried Chicken Wings with Barbecue Sauce

Name: Air-Fried Chicken Wings with Barbecue Sauce
Cook time: 300 s
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: Makes 15
Ingredients: 15 chicken wing drumettes and flats (party wings); 1¼ tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp cornstarch; ½ tsp baking powder; ¼ cup (60 ml) barbecue sauce - plus extra for serving, if desired

With its very own Wings function, the Smart Oven Air Fryer Compact™ means no more guessing games. Recipe can be easily adapted depending on the number of wings you cook. The meat stays juicy and succulent while the skin is crisped to a perfect golden crunch. A final glossy coat of barbecue sauce and you’re ready to dig in.

the Smart Oven™ Air Fryer Compact

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30 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
¼ cup (60 ml) barbecue sauce
plus extra for serving, if desired

Instructions

1
Line 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.
2
Place the wings on paper towels and pat dry to remove any excess moisture.
3
Combine the salt, cornstarch and baking powder in a small bowl. Place the wings in a large bowl, sprinkle with the dry mix and toss to evenly coat. Place the wings in a single layer, evenly spaced apart, in the air fry basket.
4
Once 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.
5
The 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 cooking, best to keep an eye on it.
6
Transfer the barbecue sauce to a large bowl, add the wings and toss to coat.
7
Serve the wings with extra barbecue sauce, if desired.