Chinese Chicken Wings Air Fryer

This Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings dish is tasty and easy to make! The chicken wings are marinated with a mix of sauces and air fried for less than 20 minutes.

About Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are super popular in the states, and it's easy to see why! First of all, who doesn't like chicken? Second of all, chicken wings can be made with so many flavors (think buffalo, sweet chili, etc) and they're perfect as an appetizer or as an entrée!

But have you ever thought about why they are... so small? Think about it, chicken wings are very small compared to the size of the average chicken. The chicken breast and thighs can be so big! So where does chicken wings come from?

Chicken wings do actually come from, well, chicken wings. They're just super small because adult chickens rarely use them (they don't really fly).

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

There's many ways to air fry chicken wings, and today I'm going to show you how to use a chinese marinade to make them.

You will see that many recipes might vary on the heat they choose on the air fryer when making chicken wings. I personally like to air fry them at 400 degrees F. So how long to air fryer chicken wings at 400? About 18 minutes. 10 minutes the first round, and then flip the wings, and let it cook another 8 minutes.

When are chicken wings done? They're done when the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.

How to make Chinese Chicken Wings in Air Fryer?

• 1 lb chicken wings
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon honey
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1-2 green onion, chopped

In a large mixing bowl, add chicken, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, half of the chopped green onions, salt and pepper. Toss everything to mix well and coat the wings. You can also do this in a zip lock bag if you prefer.

Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to overnight.

Preheat air fryer to 400 F degrees. Then add the chicken wings to air fryer (try to spread them out so they are not touching).

If desired, pour any remaining marinade from the bowl over the raw wings before cooking. Do not use leftover marinade as a finishing sauce unless it has been boiled first.

Then let it air fry for about 10 minutes.

Take out the air fryer basket and shake it to flip over the wings. If you're not using a basket style air fryer, you can use tongs to flip over the chicken wings.

Then let it air fry another 8 minutes. Air fryer times may vary depending on wing size and model. Always check that the thickest part of the wing reaches 165°F, avoiding the bone.

Remove chicken from air fryer and sprinkle with rest of the chopped green onions. Serve!

Chinese Chicken Wings in Oven Version

If you do not have an air fryer or prefer to make this in the oven, here are instructions for that too:

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken wings, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, half of the chopped green onions, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until the wings are well coated. You can also do this in a zip-top bag if you prefer.
2. Marinate the wings in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to overnight.
3. After the chicken has marinated, preheat the oven to 350°F.
4. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier clean up. This step is optional, but recommended.
5. Place the wings on the baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they are not overcrowded or overlapping. If desired, pour any remaining marinade from the bowl over the raw wings before baking.
6. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the wings are cooked through and the thickest part reaches at least 165°F. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the wings.
7. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the remaining chopped green onions, and serve!

Chinese Chicken Wings on the Grill Version

If you do not have an air fryer or prefer to make this on a gas grill, here are instructions for that too:

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken wings, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, half of the chopped green onions, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until the wings are well coated. You can also do this in a zip-top bag if you prefer.
2. Marinate the wings in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to overnight.
3. After the chicken has marinated, oil your grill grates and preheat the grill to medium heat, about 350°F.
4. Place the wings on the preheated grill and cook for about 25 to 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the wings are browned and cooked through. A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the wing, avoiding the bone, should read at least 165°F.
5. Remove from heat, sprinkle with the remaining chopped green onions, and serve!

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Chinese Chicken Wings Air Fryer Recipe

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 33 minutes

These Chinese Chicken Wings are marinated in a sweet and savory soy sauce, honey, garlic, and sesame oil mixture, then air fried until juicy, golden, and flavorful. They’re easy enough for weeknight dinners and tasty enough to serve as an appetizer or party snack.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken wings
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1–2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken wings, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, half of the chopped green onions, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until the wings are well coated. You can also do this in a zip-top bag if you prefer.
2. Marinate the wings in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to overnight.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
4. Arrange the chicken wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not touching or overcrowded. If desired, pour any remaining marinade from the bowl over the raw wings before cooking.
5. Air fry for about 10 minutes.
6. Remove the air fryer basket and shake it to flip the wings. If you’re not using a basket-style air fryer, use tongs to flip the wings.
7. Air fry for another 8 minutes, or until the wings are cooked through and the thickest part reaches at least 165°F, avoiding the bone. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the wings and your air fryer model.
8. Remove the chicken wings from the air fryer, sprinkle with the remaining chopped green onions, and serve!

Notes

Oven Version:
After marinating the chicken, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier clean up, if desired. Place the wings on the baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they are not overcrowded or overlapping. If desired, pour any remaining marinade from the bowl over the raw wings before baking. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the wings are cooked through and the thickest part reaches at least 165°F, avoiding the bone. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped green onions and serve.

Grill Version:
After marinating the chicken, oil your grill grates and preheat the grill to medium heat, about 350°F. Place the wings on the preheated grill and cook for about 25 to 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the wing, avoiding the bone, should read at least 165°F. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped green onions and serve.

Food Safety Note:
Do not use leftover marinade that has touched raw chicken as a finishing sauce unless it has been boiled first. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator within 2 hours.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 356Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 766mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 28g

The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information. Keep in mind that if there is a marinade, often times not all the ingredients will be consumed.

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