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Air Fryer Lemongrass Chicken Wings

These savory and sticky chicken wings are cooked in the air fryer and then dressed with a fragrant garlic lemongrass sauce. Enjoy these as an appetizer or even a main dish with rice.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating Time (optional)
30 mins
Total Time
56 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 311 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Vietnamese

Ingredients

For the Chicken Wings
  • 1.5 lbs chicken wings, cut into drumettes and flats, pat dry
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/8 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced shallots
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1/4-1/3 cup minced lemongrass, white parts only
  • 1½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat air fryer if recommended in the manual.
  2. Place all ingredients for the chicken wings in a mixing bowl and mix to combine. If you have time, marinate at room temperature for 20-30 minutes (or several hours in the refrigerator). If not, it is fine to start cooking right away.
  3. Place the chicken wings in the air fryer basket skin side up (without overlapping would be best). Cook at 350°F (or 180°C) for 15 minutes.
  4. When time is up, open the basket and flip the wings or shake the basket. Increase the temperature to 400°F (or 200°C) and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip or shake and continue to air fry for another 2-3 minutes or until the wings are crispy to your liking.
  5. While the wings are being cooked in step 4 above, prepare the sauce. Add oil to a saucepan or a deep pan over medium heat and sauté shallots until fragrant. Then add lemongrass and garlic, continue to sauté for about 2 minutes until lemongrass has reduced in volume and everything is fragrant.
  6. Add fish sauce to the saucepan and the mixture will sizzle. Turn off the heat, add honey and black pepper then stir to combine. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  7. After finishing air frying the wings, toss them with the sauce and serve right away.

Notes

  • Cooking time may vary depending on air fryer brands and how many wings you cook and how large they are. I use a 220V Philips XXL air fryer. If your air fryer is less powerful, you may need to experiment and increase cooking time.

Nutrition Information

Calories 311kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 889mg (37%) Potassium 193mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 135IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 311

% Daily Value*

Calories 311kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 889mg 37%
Potassium 193mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 135IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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