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Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings
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Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings

These Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings feature a marinade of peanut oil, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, ginger, and spices, which infuses the wings with savory flavor. The wings are coated in a mixture of cornstarch and flour to achieve a crispy exterior when air fried. The recipe recommends marinating overnight for best results and suggests flipping during cooking for even crispness. It's a method that yields wings with a well-seasoned, crisp crust and juicy meat inside.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
24 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 29 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken wings
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or soy sauce, light
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Add the chicken wings, peanut oil, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, ground ginger, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and white pepper powder into a large bowl or a large ziplock bag. Mix everything well and massage the chicken (or the bag if using) until the seasonings are evenly coated. Marinate in the fridge overnight (highly recommended), or for a minimum of 2 hours at room temperature.
  2. Right before cooking, preheat the air fryer to 350°F (176°C).
  3. Drain the chicken thoroughly and discard the marinating liquid. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Add the cornstarch and all-purpose flour to a small bowl and stir to mix. Add to the bowl with chicken. Mix to coat the chicken well. It should form a dry-ish coating on the chicken with some dry flour on the surface.
  4. Place the chicken wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin side down (*Footnote 1). (Cook in batches if they don't fit.) Spray with oil so there’s no dry flour left.
  5. Air fry the chicken wings for 12 to 15 minutes (Footnote 2), or until the chicken turns golden crispy. Flip once in between.

Notes

  • Flip wings halfway during cooking to achieve even crisping; flip timing depends on wing size.
  • If not flipping, place wings skin side up to maximize crispness on top.
  • Marinate overnight when possible for enhanced flavor absorption.
  • Ensure wings are dry before coating with flour and cornstarch mix for better crust.
  • Cook wings in a single layer, do batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 10.3g (3%) Protein 33.6g (67%) Fat 8.5g (13%) Saturated Fat 2.3g (12%) Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 356mg (15%) Potassium 300mg (6%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 2.2g (4%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 10.3g 3%
Protein 33.6g 67%
Fat 8.5g 13%
Saturated Fat 2.3g 12%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 356mg 15%
Potassium 300mg 6%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 2.2g 4%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

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