Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings Recipe
These Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings are crispy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Marinated with a blend of aromatic spices and air-fried to perfection, these wings are a delicious appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Wings:
- 2 lb chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For Cooking:
- Oil spray
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken wings, peanut oil, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, ground ginger, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and white pepper powder into a large bowl or a large ziplock bag. Mix well to coat evenly. Marinate in the fridge overnight or at least 2 hours at room temperature.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (176°C) before cooking.
- Coat the Chicken: Drain and pat dry the marinated chicken. In a bowl, mix cornstarch and flour. Coat the chicken with the mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin side down. Spray with oil and air fry for 12-15 minutes until crispy, flipping once.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can sprinkle the cooked wings with some additional seasoning or herbs before serving.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the size and thickness of the chicken wings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wing
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Chinese Chicken Wings, Crispy, Easy, Appetizer, Main Dish
