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🍽️ Herb-Crusted Fried Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer

280 kcal · 35 min · 2 servings

Ingredients

• 400 g Chicken wings
• 100 g Flour
• 2 Eggs
• 150 g Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 TL Salt
• 1 TL Pepper
• 1 TL Dried oregano
• 1 TL Dried thyme
• 1 EL Lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1. Pat the 400 g chicken nuggets dry with paper towels. Never wash them, that prevents a crust.
2. 2. Mix the nuggets with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp thyme, and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
3. 3. Let the nuggets marinate for 15 minutes so they absorb flavour.
4. 4. Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C. This ensures an immediate crust.
5. 5. Combine the 100 g flour with a pinch of salt and pepper in a shallow dish.
6. 6. Whisk the 2 eggs in a second bowl until they are smooth.
7. 7. Mix the 150 g panko breadcrumbs with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp oregano, and 1 tsp thyme.
8. 8. Coat the nuggets in the flour first, then shake off any excess flour.
9. 9. Dip the nuggets into the egg mixture now, so they are fully coated.
10. 10. Press the nuggets firmly into the panko breadcrumbs until they are completely covered.
11. 11. Place the breaded nuggets into the basket of the air fryer. Don't let them overlap.
12. 12. Cook the nuggets at 200 °C for about 12 minutes, until they are golden brown. Turn them halfway through.
13. 13. Fry them for another 8–10 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy.
14. 14. Check the cooking time: The juices at the bone should run clear, not pink.
15. 15. Let the nuggets rest on a rack for 5 minutes so the crust hardens.
16. 16. Serve the chicken nuggets hot. The crust is perfect when it cracks when you bite into it.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 280
• Protein: 20 g · Fett/Fat: 18 g · Carbs: 10 g