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Air-Fried Chicken Wings Recipe

This Air-Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe, with a Thai Chili glaze, results in healthier, crispy wings that take very little time to cook.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 444 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chicken Wings
  • 4 lb chicken wings (see notes)
  • 2 sticks celery
  • 1 whole onion
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ¼ cup Franks Hot Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (see notes)
Thai Chili Sauce
  • ¼ cup sweet Thai chili sauce
  • ¼ cup Sambal oelek sauce (see notes)
  • ¼ sup sriracha hot chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 2 tablespoon dark sesame oil
  • 4 tablespoon butter
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Chicken Wings
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  1. Put the chicken wings, onion, garlic cloves, celery sticks, carrot, and salt and bring to a boil
  2. Once the water reaches a boil add the Franks Hot Sauce and boil on medium heat for 10 minutes. (see notes)
  3. Remove the wings using a slotted spoon, and lay them flat on a cookie sheet rack to dry for about 10 minutes. (See notes)
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
  5. Pat the wings dry and toss them in the baking powder.
  6. Air fry for 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through. (see notes)
  7. Remove from the oven and toss in the prepared sauce. (see notes)
Thai Chili Sauce
  1. Grind, crush or grate your garlic, and ginger.
  2. Add these along with all of the remaining ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  3. Simmer for 5-10 minutes to get a well blended consistency
  4. Cover and set aside till it's time to toss the wings
Garnish
  1. Plate and sprinkle with the sesame seeds and cilantro and serve.

Notes

  • Chicken wings - Buy a package of mixed wings, half flat pieces, and half drums, so you have an even amount of each.
  • Baking powder - This is essential to crispy wings, and I use ½ teaspoon per lb of wings.
  • This is essential to crispy wings, and I use ½
  • Sambal Oelek sauce - This is available at most supermarkets in the Asian aisle. If you can't find it, use any chili garlic sauce you can source.
  • This is available at most supermarkets in the Asian aisle. If you can't find it
  • Boiling the wings  - This is my preferred method of making chicken wings. It helps add flavor and results in crispier wings in a shorter time.
  • is my preferred method
  • Drying the wings - Make sure to let the wings sit for 10 minutes. This helps all the liquid from the broth evaporate, which means crispier wings.
  •  Make sure to let the wings sit for 10 minutes. This helps all the liquid from the broth evaporate, which
  • Air-frying the wings—Air fryers vary by brand, so you may need to adjust the cooking time by 5-10 minutes. Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature and cook to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • —Air fryers vary by brand, so you may need to adjust the cooking time by 5-10 minutes. Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature and cook to 165 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Tossing in the sauce - I toss the wings in the prepared sauce and let them sit for 5 minutes before serving them to help get a good coating on them.

Nutrition Information

Serving 8servings Calories 444kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 2328mg (97%) Potassium 332mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 742IU (15%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 151mg (15%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 444

% Daily Value*

Serving 8servings
Calories 444kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 2328mg 97%
Potassium 332mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 742IU 15%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 151mg 15%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.