There’s nothing like a good batch of wings, but this version of the classic guys’ night food is as unexpected as it is delicious. Lightened up and crispier thanks to a bake in the air-fryer and sweetened with an easy homemade hoisin sauce, these have just the right amount of tang and umami. Pair the wings with a creamy mango slaw.
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Wings
2 lbs chicken wings, seasoned lightly with salt
1 tbsp natural creamy peanut butter
1 ½ tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp miso paste
1 tsp sriracha
½ tsp fish sauce
Preheat air fryer to 400°.
Spray air fryer basket and wings with olive oil and air fry until crisp, about 20 to 23 minutes.
While wings are air frying, add the additional ingredients into a small saucepan on medium heat, whisking to combine.
Allow sauce to come to a medium boil and lower heat to low, whisking occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
Drizzle sauce generously over wings.
Slaw
1 bag coleslaw mix
1 large mango, julienned
1 jalapeño, de-seeded and finely diced
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
Juice of one lime
In a large bowl, combine slaw mix, mango and jalapeño.
In a separate bowl, whisk together other ingredients until combined.
Pour dressing over slaw, toss together thoroughly and serve.
