Air Fryer Asian Sticky Chicken Wings are a perfect appetizer or main course. Tender, juicy chicken wings are coated in a tangy spicy sauce that will keep everyone coming back for more.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- These air fryer Asian chicken wings are crispy and take just minutes to make.
- Everyone loves the sticky garlic, honey, soy sauce that is drizzled on the wings.
- Easy clean-up when you cook these sticky chicken wings in the air fryer.
- Air Fryer Wings are a quick, easy way to prepare delicious chicken wings for snacking, tailgating, parties, and endless possibilities.
Ingredient List
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- chicken wings
- honey
- soy sauce
- rice wine vinegar
- Hoisin Sauce
- sesame oil
- garlic
- black pepper
- sesame seeds, chili flakes, green onion - optional garnish
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- In a large bowl mix honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, Hoisin Sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and black pepper
- Remove half of the marinade and pour into a medium-sized bowl. Store in the refrigerator until ready to make the wings.
- Add the chicken wings to the first bowl of marinade. Let flavors blend for at least 6 hours up to overnight.
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350° F /180°C.
- Place 6 to 7 wings in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5 minutes on one side then turn the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes or until nicely browned.
- Repeat with the rest of the chicken wings.
- Heat reserved marinade in a skillet. Simmer, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.
- To serve, drizzle the sauce over the air-fried chicken wings. Garnish with sesame seeds, chili flakes, and chopped spring onions.
Eileen's Tips for Success
- If you are making these wings in the oven, to get them extra crispy turn the oven on broil for the last two to three minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, leftover sticky wings can be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months.
Hoisin sauce is a sweet and pungent sauce used extensively in Chinese cooking.
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.
- Spicy Chili Wings - If you like spicy wings add a half teaspoon of chili flakes to the marinade.
- Ginger Wings - Add a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced to the marinade for a delicious ginger flavor.
- Sweet Chili - Dip these wings in sweet chili sauce for more Asian flavor.
Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Storage - Store leftover sesame wings in an airtight covered container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Freezer: Leftover sticky wings can be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months.
To freeze the wings, lay the cooked wings on a large baking tray, be sure they are not touching. Place the tray in the freezer for about 1 hour to flash-freeze the wings. Then the wings can be transferred to a freezer-safe bag and kept in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Defrost in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until heated through
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Air Fryer Sticky Wings
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound chicken wings
- sesame seeds optional garnish
- red chili flakes optional garnish
- chopped green onions optional garnish
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Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup honey, ⅓ cup soy sauce, ⅓ cup rice wine vinegar, 2 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce, 1 Tablespoon sesame oil, 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- Remove half of the marinade and pour into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Keep the marinade in an airtight covered container in the refrigerator until ready to make the wings.
- To the first bowl of marinade, add 1 pound chicken wings. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours up to overnight.
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350° F /180°C.
- Put 6-7 chicken wings in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5 minutes on one side then turn the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes or until nicely browned.
- Repeat with the rest of the chicken wings.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add reserved marinade. Simmer, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens. Set aside.
- To serve, drizzle the sauce over the air-fried chicken wings. Optional garnish with sesame seeds, chili flakes, and chopped green onions.
