Description
Okay, so I was getting bored with the same old buffalo wings and decided to get a little fancy. These Mediterranean wings are basically what happens when you take all the best flavors from a Greek vacation – lemon, garlic, oregano, feta – and slap them on some crispy chicken wings. The air fryer makes them ridiculously crispy without all the oil, and the Mediterranean vibes make you feel like you’re eating somewhere way more exotic than your kitchen. Plus, they’re way more impressive than regular wings but honestly not much harder to make.
Ingredients
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For the Wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings (split into flats and drumettes, or buy them already split because life’s too short)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (the good stuff, not the cheap grocery store bottle)
- 1 teaspoon salt (kosher or sea salt, whatever you’ve got)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly cracked if you’re feeling fancy)
For the Mediterranean Marinade:
- 1/4 cup olive oil (again, don’t cheap out here)
- 3 lemons, juiced (about 1/3 cup – save the zest too!)
- Zest of 2 lemons (this is where the magic happens)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (or more if you’re like me and measure garlic with your heart)
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano (or 1 tablespoon dried if fresh isn’t happening)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed up
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (adds that little something special)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, but I like a tiny kick)
For the Finishing Touch:
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (get the good stuff in the brine, not the pre-crumbled cardboard)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (if you can find it)
- Extra lemon wedges for serving
- Kalamata olives for garnish (because we’re going full Greek here)
For the Tzatziki Dip (Optional but Highly Recommended):
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full fat, please)
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced super small
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste