Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Wings with Avocado Ranch

Name: Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Wings with Avocado Ranch
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 16 ounces chicken wings, patted dry; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); For the Avocado Ranch Dip:; 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; Salt and pepper to taste

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

This recipe utilizes the air fryer for crispy and flavorful chicken wings without deep frying. Ready in only 20 minutes. Try with the avocado ranch or any of our favorite dips.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:28:16 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories350 kcal (18%)

Total Fat27.9 g (40%)

Carbs6.4 g (2%)

Sugars1.6 g (2%)

Protein19.6 g (39%)

Sodium959 mg (48%)

Fiber2.9 g (10%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

16 ounceschicken wings

patted dry

1 tablespoonolive oil

1 tablespooncajun seasoning

½ teaspoonpaprika

¼ teaspoongarlic powder

¼ teaspoononion powder

¼ teaspoonblack pepper

¼ teaspooncayenne pepper

ripe, peeled and pitted

¼ cupplain greek yogurt

¼ cupcilantro leaves

chopped

1 tablespoonlime juice

½ teaspoongarlic powder

¼ teaspoononion powder

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Toss the chicken wings in the spice mixture until evenly coated.

Step 3

Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding.

Step 4

Air fry for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the wings are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 5

While the wings are cooking, prepare the avocado ranch dip. In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Serve the cooked chicken wings with the avocado ranch dip for dipping.