Sweet and Tangy Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe
This Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe features crispy chicken wings coated in a flavorful flour mixture and tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce made from honey, brown sugar, sweet chili sauce, and soy sauce. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a healthier twist on classic wings, these are garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for an extra punch of flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Chicken Wings Coating
- 10 chicken wings
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
Garnish
- Green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure the coating adheres well and results in crispiness.
- Coat the wings: In a mixing bowl, combine all purpose flour, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Place each chicken wing one by one into the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the flour mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F to get it ready for cooking the wings.
- Prepare wings for air frying: Dust off any excess flour from the wings and arrange them on an air fryer tray lined with perforated parchment paper. Spray the tray lightly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook wings initially: Place the chicken wings in the air fryer and cook at 400°F for 8 minutes. Flip the wings and cook for another 8 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F and are golden brown and crispy.
- Make the sauce: While the wings cook, combine honey, light brown sugar, sweet chili sauce, and soy sauce in a skillet. Simmer over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Coat wings in sauce: Transfer the cooked wings to the skillet with the sauce and use a wooden spoon to toss them, ensuring they are evenly coated with the glaze.
- Final air fry: Return the sauced wings to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes to set the sauce and crisp up the wings further.
- Serve: Serve the wings warm, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Patting the wings dry before coating is essential for crispiness.
- Adjust cooking times slightly depending on the size of your wings and your air fryer model.
- You can substitute soy sauce with a gluten-free tamari if needed.
- Use perforated parchment paper to ensure proper air circulation in the fryer.
- Monitor the wings closely during air frying to prevent overcooking.
