Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings – Crispy, Flavorful & Easy to Make

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Craving those Chinese Chicken Wings from your favorite takeout spot, but don’t feel like waiting for delivery (or paying the delivery fee that costs as much as the wings themselves)? Good news—you can whip up the same crispy, flavorful magic at home using your air fryer wings game. Yep, it’s ridiculously easy, and IMO, even better than the restaurant version.

These Asian wings air fryer style bring the crunch without the mess of deep frying. In just 5 minutes of prep, you’ll have marinated wings ready to pop into the fryer. The secret? A punch of aromatics and a sprinkle of Chinese five spice chicken wings magic that hits that sweet, savory, and slightly smoky note. Trust me, your kitchen is about to smell like heaven.

Want to switch it up? Try the ever-popular Air Fryer Chinese Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings—a simple but addictive twist that makes you wonder why you ever settled for boring plain wings. And FYI, this recipe is totally gluten-free adaptable, so everyone at the table can dig in guilt-free.

The beauty of Chinese chicken air fryer cooking is how hands-off it feels. Once you marinate and toss those wings, the air fryer does the heavy lifting. No standing over a bubbling pot of oil. No oily splatters on your stove. Just set it, walk away, and come back to crispy perfection.

So, if you’ve been looking for an easy way to level up your Asian chicken wings air fryer game while still keeping it weeknight-friendly, this is it. Air fry chicken wings once, and you’ll never look back. After all, cooking Chinese food at home should feel fun, fast, and seriously delicious—and this recipe delivers on all fronts.

 

Yield: 4

Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings – Crispy, Flavorful & Easy to Make

Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings – Crispy, Flavorful & Easy to Make
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Additional Time 1 day 30 minutes
Total Time 1 day 59 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1 tbsp peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp white pepper powder
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Oil spray

Instructions

  • In a large bowl (or zip-top bag), combine the wings with oil, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, ginger, salt, sugar, garlic powder, and white pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated, massaging the seasonings into the chicken. Cover and marinate—overnight in the fridge is best, but at least 2 hours at room temp works too.
  • When ready to cook, preheat your air fryer to 350°F (176°C).
  • Drain off the marinade and pat the wings dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and flour, then toss with the wings until they’re lightly coated. You should see a thin, floury crust form on the surface.
  • Arrange the wings in a single layer, skin side down, inside the air fryer basket. (Work in batches if necessary.) Mist the tops with oil spray, making sure no dry spots remain.
  • Air fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping once, until the wings turn crispy and golden brown. Serve hot and enjoy the crunch!
    • © Maria
    Category: Dinner

     

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