These Ninja air fryer chicken wings come out crackly and crisp on the outside with tender, juicy meat inside. The seasoning cooks right into the skin, giving every bite a burst of flavor. They have become a go-to snack for my kids, and they are ready in under 20 minutes.
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❤️ Sandi’s Recipe Summary
This easy turmeric chicken wing recipe started out when I was experimenting with some gluten-free game-day recipes. Chicken wings are always popular when we have friends over to watch the Warriors play, so I decided to have some fun.
If you have been reading my blog for a while, you know how picky my daughter is. She hates protein and would live on cheese and carbs if I let her. I didn’t expect her to eat almost all these wings in one sitting!
If you love turmeric, you can also try this Turmeric Vinaigrette Salad Dressing and this Roasted Turmeric Lime Cauliflower for more delicious ways to cook with turmeric.
A Note From My Kitchen
Testing chicken wings is always fun. I tested this recipe with varying amounts of turmeric, and even with a squeeze of lime. It didn’t take too many batches to get the turmeric ratio just right.
I do want to give you a heads up: Be careful what you touch after holding one of these wings. Turmeric can stain, and I learned the hard way that it can be hard to get out without a good stain remover. I now hold them with a napkin to keep the turmeric and oil off my fingers
If you are trying to decide which air fryer to get, I have a great list of gluten-free models that are easy to use. I include a great pros and cons list for each model. You may also love these gluten-free air fryer recipes.
Ingredient Notes:
This recipe only requires four simple ingredients.
- Chicken Wings – Use wings, drumettes, or a combination of both.
- High Heat Oil – When using an air fryer, it is critical to use an oil with a high smoking point. I used avocado oil to test this recipe. Use this Air Fryer Oil Guide to choose the correct oil.
- Turmeric and Salt
How to Make Turmeric Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer:
I love to make these Ninja chicken wings in my air fryer. Many ask what the best air fryer is for gluten-free. I love my new larger 8 qt Ninja Foodi Air Fryer. This is the ONLY air fryer that is safe if you are in a household with both gluten-free and non-gluten-free members! The Ninja is better because you can cook many more wings at once.
- Place your wings into a large bowl. Sprinkle them with oil, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat them all with the seasoning.
- Use metal tongs to place the wings into the air fryer basket of your air fryer. Spray some oil over the wings. Use an oil that is good for high heat. My favorite oils to use are avocado and canola oils.
- For best results, ensure there is a little space between each chicken wing so that the air and oil can circulate around each wing. This is what helps them be crispy on the outside all around!
- Air fry the wings at 370º F for 12-13 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature is 165º F.
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Oven Baking Instructions:
- Put the raw chicken on a greased sheet pan.
- Sprinkle with salt, turmeric, and olive oil.
- Bake at 375º F for 20 minutes. Baking time will vary depending on the cut of chicken you use and whether it is bone-in or boneless. Check the internal temperature to make sure it is at 165º F.
Frequently Asked Questions:
You can use this recipe to make chicken thighs, legs, etc. It is a great, flavorful recipe!
I do not recommend cooking the wings when they are frozen.
You can season the wings ahead and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook them.
Store leftover Ninja wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can freeze the wings, but they will lose their crispiness when they are thawed. I recommend crisping the wings in the air fryer.
If you love chicken as much as we do, you will want to check out ALL my delicious Gluten-Free Chicken Recipes. If you love cooking with turmeric, you will also love this Turmeric Chicken Salad. I love using my air fryer. If you also love your Ninja, try these Ninja Foodi Roast Potatoes.
More Gluten-Free Appetizer Recipes:
- Love nachos but want a healthier version? These Crispy Sweet Potato Nachos are great for a party.
- These gluten free meatballs cook quickly. Give this Instant Pot BBQ Turkey Meatballs recipe a try!
- More yummy wings! Sticky Slow Cooker Chicken Wings
- You can also use an air fryer to make gluten free appetizers. Air Fryer Gluten-Free Ground Chicken Meatballs are so easy to make.
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Ninja Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- optional ground black pepper
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Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375º F.
- In a bowl, add the wings and sprinkle with turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Add the oil and mix to coat the wings.
- Add the wings to the warmed air fryer basket. Make sure they are not touching so the air can circulate around them.
- Spray a high heat tolerant oil over the wings. I recommend avocado or canola oil.
- Cook in the air fryer 10-12 minutes until the internal temperature reads 165º F.
Oven Baked Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375º F.
- Spray cooking oil on in a baking dish.
- Lay out the chicken. Sprinkle with salt, turmeric, then drizzle olive oil on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is crispy on the outside. Internal temperature should be 165º F.
Notes
- If you don’t have wings, you can use this turmeric seasoning on any piece of chicken. If you don’t have wings.
- I like to use avocado oil to rub the chicken. You can use another light oil if you prefer.
- These wings will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
SPECIAL NOTE
Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn’t test, my rule of thumb is to add more flour if your dough or batter is wet and add more liquid if the dough or batter is too dry!
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
This post was updated with more recipe details from an older January 2017 post.
I truly hope you enjoy this recipe. I have been testing and creating gluten-free recipes for over 15 years. Creating gluten-free recipes that do not taste gluten-free is my goal for every recipe. Sometimes I only have to test a new recipe a couple of times, and others it takes multiple times. I do this so you get reliable, delicious results every time!
