Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings (Easy + Crispy)

These irresistible Air Fryer Chinese chicken wings are topped with a sweet and spicy sauce. They’re deliciously crispy & juicy!

Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings cook up amazingly crispy and juicy in the air fryer without deep frying.

Ingredients Needed

• Chicken Wings
• Vegetable Oil
• Soy Sauce
• Brown Sugar
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Sambal Oelek Chili Paste
• Salt & Pepper

How to Make Them

• In a large bowl, toss together the chicken wings, oil, salt and pepper.
• Place chicken wings in air fryer basket and cook at 380 degrees for 25 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire Sauce and sambal oelek chili paste in a large mixing bowl.
• Remove the wings from the air fryer and add to the bowl with the sauce. Toss to combine.
• Return the wings to the air fryer and cook at 400-degrees for 5-10 minutes longer, until browned and crisped.
• Serve garnished with green onions, sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!

Tools Used for Making Air Fryer Wings

• Air Fryer
• Paper Towels – Used to blot the wings dry before adding them to the air fryer basket.
• Tongs – I use these when tossing the wings with the sauce.
• Large Bowl – Perfect for making your sauce and big enough to toss those wings in.

Recipe Tips

• Pat your wings dry with paper towels before adding them to the air fryer. This helps get them extra crisp.
• Spray the Air Fryer basket with olive oil spray before adding the chicken. It helps prevent sticking and the tiny bit of oil makes the wings extra crisp.
• There’s no need to preheat your Air Fryer. Just turn it on and go!
• It helps to cook your wings in a single layer if you have room. If not, you can work in batches. You can also overlap the wings, they just won’t be as crispy.
• Shake the basket throughout the cooking process to help the chicken wings brown more evenly.

How to Make Ahead & Store

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. To reheat in the air fryer, spray the air fryer basket with a little oil and cook the wings at 400-degrees for 5-10 minutes, until heated through and crispy.

FAQs

What to Serve with Them

• Din Tai Fung Green Beans
• Vinegar Slaw
• Fried Ravioli
• Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
• Potato Salad
• More → 35+ BEST sides for wings

Wine Pairings

• Riesling
• Chenin Blanc
• Sparkling – cleanses the palate between each bite

More Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe
• Air Fryer Baked Potatoes with Crispy Skin
• Toasted Ravioli
• Air Fried Pork Belly
• Air Fryer Chicken Breasts Recipe
• Air Fryer Falafel
• More → 40+ Air Fryer Appetizers

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Want more ways to get your wing fix? Try my Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce, Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings, or Vietnamese Chicken Wings Recipe!

This post was originally published in 2021. It was updated in 2023 to add new information. The air fryer asian chicken wings recipe remains the same. Enjoy!