Today is National Chicken Wing Day and Taco Tuesday! Coincidence? Probably.
Air-Fried Mexican Chicken Wings with Cotija Dip
4 lbs chicken wings, drums & flats
1 package of your favorite taco seasoning
8 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp chile powder
2 tbsp cumin
4 tsp garlic powder
Kosher salt, to taste
Pam spray
Lime wedges, for serving
Cilantro, roughly chopped, for serving
Cotija Dip
1 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
Juice and zest from one lime
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 small serrano peppers, sliced
2/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Pinch of Kosher salt, or to taste
Dry your chicken wings with some paper towel to get them nice and dry.
Preheat your air fryer to 390ºF.
Pour the spices and salt into a large bowl and mix. Add your wings and toss well to coat, making sure that each one is very well seasoned and coated.
Add a layer of chicken wings to your air fryer, it’s ok if they touch a little, but don’t completely overlap them. Spray with Pam.
Place in your air fryer and bake for 10 minutes. Flip them over and spray with a little more Pam and fry for an additional 10 minutes.
Repeat with the remaining chicken wings until all are done and crispy.
Serve with lime wedges and cilantro.
Make the dip
In a medium sized bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix with a spoon until well combined and then set aside.