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An overhead shot of golden-brown air fryer chicken wings being tossed in a savory Chinese five-spice sauce in a large white bowl.

Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings: Crispy & Saucy Recipe

The ultimate Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings! Incredibly crispy, juicy, and tossed in a savory five-spice sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken wings split into drumettes and flats, patted dry
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp baking powder aluminum-free
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 tbsp green onions sliced, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the wings with avocado oil, baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  3. While wings cook, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, five-spice powder, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Transfer the hot, crispy wings to a large bowl. Pour the warm sauce over the wings and toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat Dry for Crispy Skin: Do not skip patting the wings dry. This is the most important step for achieving crispy skin.
Don't Overcrowd: Cook the wings in a single layer to ensure they cook evenly and get crispy all over. Cook in batches if needed.
Aluminum-Free Baking Powder: Ensure your baking powder is aluminum-free to avoid any metallic taste.