Snake River Farms Beef Tallow Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

How to Make Snake River Farms Beef Tallow Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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   Step 1: Dry and season the wings

   Pat the wings thoroughly dry with paper towels (dry skin = crisp skin). In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated. For even better crisping, refrigerate uncovered for 15–30 minutes if you have time.

   For this step

   • 2 1/2 lbchicken wings (wingettes + drumettes), tips removed
   • 1 1/2 tspbaking powder (aluminum-free)
   • 1 tspkosher salt
   • 1/2 tspfreshly ground black pepper
   • 1 tspgarlic powder
   • 1 tspsmoked paprika
   
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   Step 2: Preheat and melt the tallow

   Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). While it preheats, melt the Snake River Farms Beef Tallow in a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe dish in 15–20 second bursts until liquid. Reserve about 1 tablespoon for brushing later.

   For this step

   • 3 tbspSnake River Farms Beef Tallow
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   Step 3: Brush with tallow and air fry

   Brush or toss the seasoned wings with about two tablespoons of the melted tallow to coat. Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches so they aren’t crowded). Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes, shake the basket, brush with the reserved tablespoon of tallow, then continue cooking 8–12 more minutes until golden-brown and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
   
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   Step 4: Rest and toss (optional sauce)

   Transfer cooked wings to a wire rack or bowl and let rest 3–5 minutes. If you like sauced wings, toss them now with the hot sauce; otherwise finish with a light sprinkle of extra kosher or flaky salt to taste.

   For this step

   • 2 tbsphot sauce (optional, for tossing)
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   Step 5: Serve

   Serve immediately while hot and crispy. These pair well with celery, carrot sticks, blue cheese or ranch dressing, and cold beer for game-day gatherings.
   

1. Pat the wings thoroughly dry with paper towels (dry skin = crisp skin). In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated. For even better crisping, refrigerate uncovered for 15–30 minutes if you have time.
2. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). While it preheats, melt the Snake River Farms Beef Tallow in a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe dish in 15–20 second bursts until liquid. Reserve about 1 tablespoon for brushing later.
3. Brush or toss the seasoned wings with about two tablespoons of the melted tallow to coat. Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches so they aren’t crowded). Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes, shake the basket, brush with the reserved tablespoon of tallow, then continue cooking 8–12 more minutes until golden-brown and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
4. Transfer cooked wings to a wire rack or bowl and let rest 3–5 minutes. If you like sauced wings, toss them now with the hot sauce; otherwise finish with a light sprinkle of extra kosher or flaky salt to taste.
5. Serve immediately while hot and crispy. These pair well with celery, carrot sticks, blue cheese or ranch dressing, and cold beer for game-day gatherings.