Air Fryer Garlic and Ginger Sweet Chicken Wings
Description
Who doesn't love a good chicken wing? Crunchy, sweet and oozing with flavor, these little morsels always make for a perfect snack or appetizer. But if you're looking for an easy recipe that is also healthy and delicious, this is the one! These air fryer garlic and ginger sweet chicken wings are baked to perfection in your oven without any added fat or oils. So go ahead - indulge guilt-free!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp oil, optional for extra crispiness
Garlic Ginger Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil, optional
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water, to thicken
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Place wings in a single layer in the basket (work in batches if needed).
- Air fry for 24–26 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
- While the wings cook, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a separate bowl and stir it into the sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Once the wings are done, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the garlic-ginger sauce over the wings and toss to coat.
- Top with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1007mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 2mg