Smothered Air Fried Chicken Wings delivers a healthier Wing option without the added calories. Air fried to browned crispy goodness and not lacking in flavor. Smothered in a delicious Tomato and Chicken Gravy that makes a great option to serve over your favorite Mashed Potatoes.
Fried Chicken Wings are one of my favorite go to’s, I mean who doesn’t love fried food, right? If you are like me, you are always looking for a way to enjoy it without the extra calories so kudos to the Airfryer that makes it possible. It’s the next best thing that takes less time then spending it over a fryer while still providing the same great taste. Season, load it up, press start and walk away. It’s as simple as that.
Smothering Air Fried Chicken Wings was a thought process that came into play when I was looking for something to serve over Mashed Potatoes. Tomato and Chicken Flavor Bouillon is what I had on hand so I went with it and OMG.. it was so much better than I envisioned it. Poured over crispy Chicken Wings to give them a saucy effect with mild sweetness from the Tomato base to the Chicken flavor for a traditional quick gravy. Paired beautifully with buttery creamy Mashed Potatoes to make a perfect dinner on a weeknight. Looking for a more healthier alternative, swap out the carbs for some steamed veggies and enjoy the added benefits. Check out this recipe for Smothered Air Fried Chicken Wings and take a stroll on the non- traditional side of smothered Wings. You will never know what you are missing unless you try them.
Smothered Air Fried Chicken Wings
Equipment
- Airfryer
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Bowl
- Sauce Pot
Ingredients
Protein
- 5 lbs Chicken Wings Cleaned and cut in sections if not already separated.
Seasonings
- 2 tbsp Garlic Herb Seasoning No Salt.
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 tbsp Adobo
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 3 tsp Knorr Tomato with Chicken flavor Bouillon Can substitute with your preference in Bouillon.
Pantry
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
Oil
- Olive Oil Cooking Spray
Other
- Mashed Potatoes Prepared
- 3 cups Water
Cornstarch Slurry
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
Chicken Preparation
- Place Chicken sections into a large Bowl.
- Add Garlic Herb Seasoning, Onion Powder, Cumin, Paprika, Adobo, Baking Powder and Black Pepper. Using your hands, toss Chicken and seasonings together being sure to coat evenly. Set aside for 20 minutes to allow seasonings to marinade into Chicken. This can be done the night before and place into refrigerator to marinade overnight.
Airfryer
- Place a single layer of Chicken Wings on rack, shelf or basket depending on the type of Airfryer you have. Do not overcrowd and may have to be done in batches. Spray a light coating of Olive Oil spray over Chicken and Airfare on 400℉ for 10 minutes. Flip Chicken over and spray other side with light coating of Olive Oil Spray and continue Airfrying for additional 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Internal temperature should read 165℉. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the Wings. Remove and set aside to rest.
Tomato with Chicken Flavor Bouillon Gravy
- Place 3 cups of Water and Bouillon into Saucepan. Bring up to rapid boil stirring periodically.
- Mix Slurry ingredients together.
- Lower cooking temperature on broth to medium and using a whisk, pour slurry into broth whisking to incorporate. Broth should start to thicken into a gravy like texture. Let it simmer to allow flavors to incorporate. Taste to see if additional seasonings are needed.**If you want a thicker broth, you may add more slurry mixture a little at a time until desired thickness is achieved.
Serving
- Serve Wings over Mashed Potatoes and slather with Gravy. Enjoy!
