I make my own masala (spice blend) to rub on the chicken wings, however you can totally reach out for a jar of curry powder and substitute! Serve with green chutney for the perfect savory bite or if you love a sweet spicy combo- tamarind chutney or mango chutney goes well too! I love this chicken wings recipe with a robust curry flavor. They’re wonderfully spicy, tangy, and delightfully crispy! If you love crispy & spicy chicken snacks, both chicken pakora and chicken 65 pack a delighful punch! We adore chicken wings and I make them often. Some of our other family favorite flavors include spicy garlic wings and sweet tamarind chilli chicken wings. I typically use a mix of flat and drumette pieces (commonly sold as party wings in U.S. stores), but if you prefer boneless chicken wings, feel free to use cut-up boneless chicken with the same recipe.
Why Air Fryer
Easy & Quick - Ever since I started using air fryer to make chicken wings, I haven’t looked back. I used to bake them, which used to take 45 minutes to 1 hour and by the time the wings got baked, the inside had dried out. Air frying is way easier, quicker(does the job in half the time), there is no need for preheating(unlike the oven) and the result is crispy skin chicken wings with juicy insides! Every single time! Less Mess - Since we are not using large amounts of oil, and the cooking process is contained within the compact air fryer basket and there are no oil splatters. The forced circulating hot air crisps the skins on the wings without needing lot of oil. Additionally, I am also always out of idea on how to use the leftover oil and end up bining it. Consistent - Most air fryers (including mine) these days come with pre-set temperature and time settings. Once I figured out the temperature and time of air frying, the texture and taste of chicken wings that I am making have been pretty consistent. No Deep Frying - Lastly, I am able to make chicken wings more frequently using air fryer. Previously, I used to avoid them because of deep frying.
The only downside to using air fryers is that their capacity could be a limiting factor, especially when you are making a large quantity of wings. I use an 8 qt air fryer and it holds about 1 lb (400g) of chicken wings at a time. For larger quantity, you will need to air fry in batches.
Ingredients
Instead of bone in wings, you could use cut up chicken breast or chicken thighs to make a boneless version of this recipe. If you do not want to make your own blend, use store bought curry powder. In most curry dishes, you need either yogurt or tomatoes to balance out as well to boost the flavor of curry spices. If you do not have tomato paste at hand, simply skip. Don’t use tomato sauce (we dont want to wet the wings).
How to make Curry Chicken Wings
Tip - You may want to wear gloves while doing this else your hands will end up smelling of spices and might get stained.
Recipe Tips
The cooking time will vary depending on the brand of your air fryer as well as the size & meatiness of your chicken wings. Please add a few more minutes to air frying time if you see that the skins aren’t crispy enough. If you are using a meat, thermometer, the internal temperature of chicken should reach 165F. Using this recipe, the chicken wings have a spicy kick.Please dial back the quantity of red chili powder & garam masala for a milder taste.
