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Arabic Shawarma Style Chicken Wings (Air Fryer Recipe)

Shawarma chicken wings in the air fryer! My air fried Middle Eastern spices are marinated overnight in a spicy marinate of authentic Middle Eastern flavors. My shawarma wings are made healthy in the air fryer and served in a shawarma bowl with all the good toppings!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Arabic, Jordanian, Middle Eastern
Servings 2 people
Calories 558 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the overnight chicken shawarma marinade:

  • 3 pounds chicken wings ~12-15 wings
  • 1 lg yellow onion, diced
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 Lemons, zested & juiced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper paste
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cloves
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoon pink sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

For the chicken shawarma bowl:

  • Lettuce
  • Red cabbage, shredded
  • Cucumber, chopped
  • Tomatoes, chopped
  • Fries
  • Arabic pickles
  • Plain yogurt
  • Black pepper

Instructions
 

For the shawarma chicken wing marinade:

  • In a bowl, combine the chicken wings with all the ingredients for the marinade.
  • Mix well so that all wings are evenly coated in the marinade.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.

How to air fry the shawarma chicken wings:

  • Turn your air fryer to 400 degrees and set the timer for 15 minutes.
  • Place 4 chicken wings in the air fryer basket.
    *Add more chicken wings if your air fryer is bigger, just make sure there is space between the wings to let the air circulate.
  • Flip the chicken wings half way through cooking.
  • Remove crispy chicken wings from the air fryer and add to your chicken wing shawarma bowl.

For the chicken wing shawarma bowl:

  • In a flat bowl or plate, add lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and shredded red cabbage. Along with air fryer french fries, Arabic pickles, fresh naan bread, and more plain yogurt.
  • Enjoy!

How to store air fryer chicken wings:

  • Chicken wings can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
    Heat them back up in the microwave or air fryer for ultra crispy Arabic wings.

Notes

Nutrition facts for any recipe on thehintofrosemary are only an estimate and not guaranteed. Nutrition facts for shawarma chicken wings are only for the wings since shawarma bowl toppings may vary person to person. 

Nutrition

Serving: 6shawarma chicken wingsCalories: 558kcalProtein: 48gFat: 38.6gSaturated Fat: 10.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 17.4gCholesterol: 288mgSodium: 846mgPotassium: 433mgVitamin A: 76IUCalcium: 38mgIron: 1.72mg
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