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Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings

Recipe by Donaldo Estevam on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

5 minutes to prep, 12 to cook. These cilantro‑lime chicken wings are a quick, flavorful treat that turns a simple snack into a crowd‑pleasing appetizer. The bright citrus and fresh cilantro complement the sweet honey glaze, creating a balanced, zesty bite. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or a lively gathering.

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Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings by Donaldo Estevam, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (400°F).

  2. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Wings feel dry on the surface. Dry surfaces help them crisp in the air fryer.

  3. In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Honey and lime are evenly mixed with the seasonings.

  4. Toss the wings in the sauce until evenly coated.

  5. Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

  6. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are crispy and cooked through.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Wings are crisp and cooked through. Flip halfway through as directed.

  7. Lime juice is squeezed into a pan containing a sauce with red pepper flakes.

  8. Cooked wings are tossed in a bowl with sauce and chopped cilantro.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Wings are coated in sauce and cilantro.

  9. Garnish wings with cilantro and serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

Tips while you cook

Dry wings first
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels before adding the sauce.
Preheat the air fryer
Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) before placing the wings inside.
Flip halfway
Flip the wings halfway through cooking.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Chicken wings, 6 ways

Six creators posted their own.

  1. Stefan Johnson25 min4 ingr.
  2. Donaldo Estevam17 min8 ingr.Only this one uses cilantro
  3. Ian Fujimoto30 min17 ingr.Only this one uses ginger powder, shaoxing wine and soy sauce
  4. cookingwithcocktailrings35 min9 ingr.Only this one uses fish sauce, rice vinegar and white powder seasoning
  5. Jenn30 min12 ingr.Only this one uses lemon pepper seasoning, oil spray and butter
  6. Rouba Shahin1 hr 10 min16 ingr.Only this one uses yoghurt, olive oil and tomato paste
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