Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken Wings
Chicken wings with Sweet chili sauce in the air fryer are one of the crispiest and tastiest treats around. They have a delicious, sweet flavor with a bit of a spicy kick that just can't be beaten. I love how Air-fried sweet chili wings turn out with a yummy crispy skin while keeping the meat tender and juicy.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken wings Approx 16 pieces of Wingettes and drummettes. Ends cut off
- ½ tsp salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon Olive oil or Avocado oil
- ½ tsp Paprika powder
- 1/2 cup Sweet chili sauce There are lots of varieties at the supermarket and online. I used P.F. Changs Sweet Chili sauce
Instructions
- Pat dry fresh wings with a paper towel. If cooking from frozen, let the wings thaw until easily separated.Add the wings to a large bowl and drizzle with oil.Add salt and pepper to taste, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well until all ingredients are combined and wings are fully covered in seasoning. Note: Do not add Sweet Chili sauce just yet.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F (200C). If your air fryer does not have a preheat option, simply run it empty for 3 minutes. It’s important that we’re going to add our wings to a very hot air fryer, so the wings will start cooking immediately.While it’s preheating, place wings in the air fryer tray (basket) providing some space for them. Do not overcrowd and do not place wings on top of each other.
- Cook on air fry mode at 400F (200C) for 16 minutes, turning each wing halfway or tossing them. 8 mins per side. Generously brush each wing with the sweet Chili sauce and cook for an additional 6 minutes, turning halfway and brushing the other side with the sauce. 3 minutes per side with the sauce on.Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds or chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
Why are we adding sweet chili sauce only at the end?
While you may love drizzling your wings or other dishes with a syrupy, sticky coating, when that goes into an air fryer, things can get a bit dicey. Sweet sauces can overpower the dish rather quickly and leave you with one big burnt mess in the end. This is why we apply the Sweet Chili sauce for the last 6 minutes (3 minutes per side) If you prefer your wings with more charred edges, brush the sauce on them for the last 10 minutes (5 mins per side)Nutrition
Serving: 1wingCalories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 172mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 86IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.2mg
Nutrition Disclaimer Nutritional information is an estimate and may change based on products used.
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