Some things in life are just obvious–say, like pairing your child’s love of all things crispy and all things fruit into dinner. Chicken. Berries. Together at last and in toddler chicken wing form, for your pleasure–and, hopefully, your child’s.
Even better: no frying needed; an air fryer or your oven will do. These toddler chicken wings come together quickly, too–so fast, in fact, that they’re exactly the sort of quick meal or emergency backup you want to have in your back pocket come nights where you get home late or when nobody can tell you what they want to eat for dinner. Obviously, the answer is wings–but who knew your small child could like them as much as you do?
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(Note: the recipe is organized and sequenced by the components–the wing and sauce, respectively–with the latter to be made while the former cooks.)
Pat both sides of the wings with a paper towel to remove any moisture, then shake the baking powder over the wings to coat; season each wing with a bit of salt. Toss to ensure even spreading. Spritz wings with cooking spray.
Cooking Methods:
If your child is familiar with and/or comfortable with eating chicken drummies, just add a bit of ranch to the side as a dipping sauce; if not, and you plan on pulling the meat from the bone, save a little sauce to drizzle over the top or side next to the meat.
If you have the time and/or need for super crispy wings, put them in the fridge for a few hours after you’ve coated them in baking powder. To make this with drumsticks or thighs, pat the chicken pieces dry, then cook for 18-20 minutes in an air fryer set to 375, or an oven set to 350 for 30-35 minutes. Let chicken rest 3-5 minutes before tossing in sauce.
Brad (the Dad) is the founder and Chief Recipe Officer of New Dad's Kitchen. His own cooking/feeding journey started humbly during his son's infancy, preparing and managing his son's bottle intake in order to support his wife; it has since blossomed into a full-on passion to feed his child and family delicious and healthy meals that can satisfy both a toddler and his very tired parents.
