15 Mouth-Watering Cannabis-Infused Air Fryer Chicken Wing Recipes

Understanding the Basics of Cannabis Infusion

Before we get into the recipes, it’s essential to understand how to infuse cannabis into your cooking. It’s not as complicated as it sounds, but it does require a bit of preparation. Think of it like laying the groundwork for a masterpiece.

Decarboxylation: The Crucial First Step

Decarboxylation, or “decarbing,” is the process of activating the THC in your cannabis. Without it, your wings won’t have the desired effect. Essentially, you’re heating the cannabis to convert THCA into THC. To do this, preheat your oven to 220-245°F (105-120°C). Spread your ground cannabis evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 30-45 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when it turns a light toasty brown. It’s like toasting spices before you add them to a dish; it really wakes up the flavors. You can also save a lot of time “decarbing” by purchasing a Decarboxylation and infuse machine (does all of the work for you.

 Creating Cannabis-Infused Oil or Butter From Scratch

Once your cannabis is decarbed, you can infuse it into oil or butter. This is the base for your wing recipes. Simply combine your decarbed cannabis with melted butter or oil in a saucepan over low heat for 2-3 hours. Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth, and voila! You have your cannabis-infused fat.

Air Fryer and Chicken Wing Preparation Essentials

Before we dive into the recipes, let’s make sure we have our foundation right. Remember, even the best ingredients can be ruined by a bad technique.

Choosing the Best Air Fryer 

Choosing the Right Chicken Wings

Fresh or frozen? That’s the question. I prefer fresh wings for the best flavor and texture, but frozen wings work too. Just make sure they’re fully thawed and patted dry before cooking. It’s like picking the right canvas for a painting; you want a good starting point.

Prepping for Crispy Perfection

For extra crispy wings, pat them dry with paper towels. A little baking powder and cornstarch can also help create a crispy coating. Think of it as creating a protective armor for maximum crunch.

15 Delicious Cannabis-Infused Air Fryer Chicken Wing Recipes

Now, for the fun part! Let’s explore 15 unique and mouth-watering cannabis-infused air fryer chicken wing recipes.

1. Classic Herb-Infused Wings

• Ingredients:
  1. 2 lbs chicken wings
  2. 1/4 cup cannabis-infused oil
  3. 1 tbsp dried rosemary
  4. 1 tbsp dried thyme
  5. 1 tbsp dried oregano
  6. 1 tsp garlic powder
  7. Salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions:
  1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cannabis-infused oil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
  6. Air fry for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are golden brown and crispy.

2. Spicy Buffalo Wings with a Twist

• Ingredients:
  1. 2 lbs cooked classic herb infused wings.
  2. 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
  3. 1/4 cup cannabis-infused butter
  4. 1 tbsp white vinegar
  5. 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Instructions:
  1. Cook the classic herb infused wings as listed above.
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the cannabis-infused butter.
  3. Add the hot sauce, vinegar, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the melted butter and whisk until combined.
  4. Place the cooked wings in a large bowl.
  5. Pour the buffalo sauce over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
  6. Serve immediately.

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3. Honey Garlic Glazed Wings

• Ingredients:
  1. 2 lbs chicken wings
  2. 1/4 cup cannabis-infused honey
  3. 2 tbsp soy sauce
  4. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  5. 1 tsp ginger, minced
• Instructions:
  1. Pat the chicken wings dry.
  2. Prepare the wings as in the classic herb recipe, but without the dried herbs.
  3. Air fry the wings.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine the cannabis-infused honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
  5. Heat over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the honey garlic glaze onto the wings, flipping occasionally.

4. Lemon Pepper Zest Wings

• Ingredients:
  1. 2 lbs chicken wings
  2. 1/4 cup cannabis-infused oil
  3. 2 tbsp lemon zest
  4. 2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
  5. 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Instructions:
  1. Pat the chicken wings dry.
  2. In a bowl, combine the cannabis-infused oil, lemon zest, lemon pepper seasoning, and lemon juice.
  3. Toss the wings in the mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

5. Teriyaki Pineapple Wings

• Ingredients:
  1. 2 lbs chicken wings
  2. 1/2 cup cannabis-infused teriyaki sauce
  3. 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
  4. 1 tbsp soy sauce
• Instructions:
  1. Pat the chicken wings dry, prepare them as the classic wings, without the herbs.
  2. Air fry the wings.
  3. In a saucepan, combine the cannabis-infused teriyaki sauce, pineapple chunks, and soy sauce.
  4. Heat over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the teriyaki pineapple glaze onto the wings.

6. BBQ Ranch Wings

• Ingredients:
  1. 2 lbs cooked classic herb infused wings.
  2. 1/2 cup cannabis-infused BBQ sauce
  3. 1/4 cup ranch dressing
• Instructions:
  1. Cook the classic herb infused wings.
  2. In a bowl, combine the cannabis-infused BBQ sauce and ranch dressing.
  3. Toss the cooked wings in the mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Serve immediately.

7. Mango Habanero Heat Wings

• Ingredients:
  1. 2 lbs chicken wings
  2. 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
  3. 1-2 habanero peppers, seeded and minced (adjust to your spice preference)
  4. 2 tbsp cannabis-infused honey
  5. 1 tbsp lime juice
• Instructions:
  1. Pat the chicken wings dry, prepare them as the classic wings, without the herbs.
  2. Air fry the wings.
  3. In a blender, combine the mango, habanero peppers, cannabis-infused honey, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
  4. In a saucepan, heat the mango habanero sauce over low heat.
  5. Toss the cooked wings in the sauce.

8. Parmesan Garlic Wings

• Ingredients:
  1. 2 lbs cooked classic herb infused wings
  2. 1/4 cup melted cannabis-infused butter
  3. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  4. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Instructions:
  1. Cook the classic herb infused wings.
  2. In a bowl, combine the melted cannabis-infused butter and minced garlic.
  3. Toss the cooked wings in the butter mixture.
  4. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the wings and toss again.

9. Sweet Chili Sriracha Wings

• Ingredients:
  1. 2 lbs chicken wings
  2. 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  3. 2 tbsp sriracha
  4. 1 tbsp cannabis-infused soy sauce
• Instructions:
  1. Pat the chicken wings dry, prepare them as the classic wings, without the herbs.
  2. Air fry the wings.
  3. In a bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and cannabis-infused soy sauce.
  4. Toss the cooked wings in the sauce.

10. Cajun Spice Wings

• Ingredients:
  1. 2 lbs chicken wings
  2. 1/4 cup cannabis-infused oil
  3. 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• Instructions:
  1. Pat the chicken wings dry.
  2. In a bowl, combine the cannabis-infused oil and Cajun seasoning.
  3. Toss the wings in the mixture.
  4. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

11. Korean Gochujang Wings

• Ingredients:
  1. 2 lbs chicken wings
  2. 1/4 cup gochujang paste
  3. 2 tbsp cannabis-infused honey
  4. 1 tbsp soy sauce
  5. 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Instructions:
  1. Pat the chicken wings dry, prepare them as the classic wings, without the herbs.
  2. Air fry the wings.
  3. In a saucepan, combine the gochujang paste, cannabis-infused honey, soy sauce, and garlic.
  4. Heat over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Brush the gochujang glaze onto the wings during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

12. Chipotle Lime Wings

• Ingredients:
  1. 2 lbs chicken wings
  2. 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  3. 2 tbsp lime juice
  4. 1/4 cup cannabis-infused oil
• Instructions:
  1. Pat the chicken wings dry, prepare them as the classic wings, without the herbs.
  2. Air fry the wings.
  3. In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers, lime juice, and cannabis-infused oil. Blend until smooth.
  4. Toss the cooked wings in the chipotle lime sauce.

13. Maple Bacon Glazed Wings

• Ingredients:
  1. 2 lbs chicken wings
  2. 4 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
  3. 1/4 cup maple syrup
  4. 2 tbsp cannabis-infused oil
• Instructions:
  1. Pat the chicken wings dry, prepare them as the classic wings, without the herbs.
  2. Air fry the wings.
  3. Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
  4. In a saucepan, combine the bacon grease, maple syrup, and cannabis-infused oil.
  5. Heat over low heat until the glaze thickens slightly.
  6. Brush the maple bacon glaze onto the wings during the last 5 minutes of cooking, and sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top.

14. Peanut Butter Satay Wings

• Ingredients:
  1. 2 lbs chicken wings
  2. 1/4 cup peanut butter
  3. 2 tbsp soy sauce
  4. 2 tbsp cannabis-infused coconut oil
  5. 1 tbsp lime juice
  6. 1 tbsp brown sugar
  7. 1 clove garlic, minced
  8. 1 tsp ginger, minced
• Instructions:
  1. Pat the chicken wings dry, prepare them as the classic wings, without the herbs.
  2. Air fry the wings.
  3. In a saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, cannabis-infused coconut oil, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  4. Whisk until smooth and heated through.
  5. Toss the cooked wings in the peanut butter satay sauce.

15. Rosemary Thyme Infused Wings

• Ingredients:
  1. 2 lbs chicken wings
  2. 1/4 cup cannabis-infused oil (infused with rosemary and thyme)
  3. Salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions:
  1. To make the rosemary thyme infused oil, gently heat your cannabis oil on low heat, then add fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs. Keep on the lowest heat for 1-2 hours, then strain.
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry.
  3. In a bowl, combine the rosemary thyme cannabis-infused oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toss the wings in the mixture until evenly coated.
  5. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are golden brown and crispy.

Dosage and Consumption Considerations

When enjoying cannabis-infused foods, it’s crucial to start low and go slow. The effects of edibles can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours to kick in, so be patient. It’s like waiting for a slow-cooked meal; the anticipation is part of the experience. The dosage will depend on the potency of your cannabis-infused oil or butter, so it’s best to experiment with small amounts until you find your sweet spot.

Safety and Responsible Consumption

Always keep cannabis-infused foods out of reach of children and pets. Clearly label your edibles to avoid accidental consumption. Never drive or operate heavy machinery after consuming cannabis. And always be mindful of your surroundings and the people around you.

Enjoying Your Cannabis-Infused Wings Responsibly

Share your culinary creations with friends and family who are also cannabis enthusiasts. Make it a fun and enjoyable experience, like a little gathering around a bonfire, where everyone is relaxed and having a good time.

Final Thoughts: A Culinary Adventure

Creating cannabis-infused air fryer chicken wings is a fun and rewarding experience. It allows you to combine your love for cooking with the relaxing effects of cannabis. Experiment with different flavors and find your favorite combinations. Remember to consume responsibly and enjoy the ride. After all, life’s too short for boring chicken wings, right?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How long does it take for cannabis-infused edibles to take effect?
   • It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your metabolism and the dosage.
2. Can I use store-bought cannabis oil instead of making my own?
   • Yes, you can. Just make sure to follow the dosage instructions on the product label.
3. How do I store leftover cannabis-infused chicken wings?
   • Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
4. Can I use this method with other types of meat?
   • Absolutely! This method works well with other meats like pork and beef.
5. What if I don’t have an air fryer?
   • You can bake the wings in an oven, although they may not be quite as crispy. Bake them at 400°F (200°C) for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.