Quentin’s Air-Fryer Peach-Bourbon Wings

Name: Quentin’s Air-Fryer Peach-Bourbon Wings
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: about 1-1/2 dozen pieces
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peach preserves; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons bourbon; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1-1/2 teaspoons water; 2 pounds chicken wings

My father and husband love bourbon flavor, so I add it to tangy wings air-fried in peach preserves. Stand back and watch these wings fly. —Christine Winston, Richmond, Virginia

Ingredients

1/2 cup peach preserves
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons water
2 pounds chicken wings

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 400°. Place preserves, brown sugar, garlic and salt in a food processor; process until blended. Transfer to a small saucepan. Add vinegar and bourbon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into preserves mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reserve 1/4 cup sauce for serving.
Using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 joints on each chicken wing; discard wing tips. In batches, place wing pieces in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook 6 minutes; turn and brush with preserves mixture. Cook until browned and juices run clear, 6-8 minutes longer. Serve wings immediately with reserved sauce.

Test Kitchen tip

In our testing, we have found cook times vary dramatically between brands of air fryers. As a result, we have given wider than normal ranges on suggested cook times. Begin checking at the first time listed and adjust as needed.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece with about 1/2 teaspoon sauce: 79 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.