5 from 18 votes
Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Wings
Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Wings are coated with a dry rub of chili, cumin, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper, air-fried to crisp skin, then tossed in an Asian-inspired honey-lime hot sauce. This method yields wings that balance spice, sweetness, and tang with a crispy exterior.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
273 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings
Dry rub for wings
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
Asian Sweet and Spicy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce Tobasco or sriricha
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix the dry ingredients such as chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the pat dried chicken wings into the dry spice mix and coat well. Let it marinate for 20-30 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken wings in the air-fryer basket and air-fry at 380*F for 24 minutes, flipping through halfway.
- After 24 minutes, increase the temperature of air-fryer to 400*F and again air-fry for 6 minutes, so that the outer layer of wings turns crispy.
- Meanwhile prepare the sweet & spicy hot sauce. Add all the ingredients given for sweet & spicy hot sauce in a small microwave safe bowl and heat for 2 minutes. Whisk well to mix.
- Once the chicken wings are air-fried, transfer it to a large bowl along with few teaspoons of prepared sweet & spicy hot sauce. Toss to coat well. Serve with ranch dressing, garlic aioli, or blue cheese dressing.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
606mg
(25%)
Potassium
196mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
371IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 606mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 371IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.