Air Fryer Asian Chicken Wings (Print View)

Tender chicken wings coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze with bold Asian-inspired flavors, cooked crisp in an air fryer.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Glaze

05 - 1/4 cup honey
06 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or Asian chili sauce
09 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
11 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

→ Garnish

12 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
13 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Toss chicken wings with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes, then flip and cook for another 10 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
04 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl. Pour the warm glaze over the wings and toss to coat thoroughly.
06 - Arrange wings on a serving platter, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Healthy alternative to deep-frying while maintaining maximum crispiness.
  • Glaze features a complex balance of umami, sweetness, and heat.
  • Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish.
02 -
  • Pat chicken wings completely dry before seasoning for maximum crunch.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha based on your heat preference.
  • Substitute tamari for soy sauce to make the recipe gluten-free.
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