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Crispy Black Truffle Parmesan Air Fryer Keto Wings

Baking-powder wings air fried crisp, then tossed in a warm truffle-Parmesan butter with lemon zest.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the wings
  • 2 lb chicken wings flats and drums separated
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt less if using truffle salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp aluminium-free baking powder
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
For the truffle Parmesan butter
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter or ghee melted
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan plus extra for tossing
  • 1/2-1 tsp truffle salt or 1/2 tsp truffle paste, or 1 to 2 tsp truffle oil
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • red pepper flakes optional
  • chopped parsley or chives to finish

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Large bowl
  • Wire rack
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Pat the wings bone-dry with paper towels. If you have time, salt them and chill uncovered on a rack 2 to 12 hours.
  2. Toss the wings with the oil, then the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder. Keep it a light, even dusting, not a cake.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 390 to 400°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Arrange in a single layer, not touching. Cook 11 minutes, flip, then 9 minutes more, until deep golden and crisp (internal temp 185 to 195°F for fall-off-the-bone).
  5. Melt the butter and stir in the truffle salt, lemon zest, and pepper flakes. Toss the hot wings with the truffle butter and grated Parmesan, and finish with herbs.

Notes

Truffle is loud: start with the smaller amount, you can always add more.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts into a crisp, salty coat; pre-grated stays powdery.
Toss while the wings are hot so the butter and cheese cling.