Crispy Air Fryer Wings with Sweet Chili Sauce

2 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) chicken wings
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine ((Optional))
• Juice from 1/4 of a lime (, and extra lime wedges to serve with)
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 2 green onions (, sliced)

Method

1. Thoroughly pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Transfer to a big bowl. Add the salt and baking powder. Mix evenly with your hands. (*Footnote 1)
2. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the chicken wings in the air fryer tray without overlapping. Air fry for 10 minutes, flipping the wings once in the middle, then flipping them back at the 10-minute mark. Keep air frying for another 5 to 10 minutes (*Footnote 2), or until the skin is golden and crispy. Test the doneness of the wings by inserting a paring knife into the thickest part of the wings, and the juice should run clear. Transfer the chicken to a big plate to cool slightly before mixing the sauce.
3. Mix the Thai sweet chili sauce, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, rice vinegar, Shaoxing wine, and lime juice together in a small bowl.
4. (Option 1) Heat peanut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add the ginger and green onion. Stir a few times to release the fragrance. Pour in the mixed sauce. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Add back the air frier wings and stir immediately to coat well. Then transfer everything to a serving platter. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
6. (Option 2) You can also cook the sauce according to step 4, then transfer the sauce to a small bowl. Mix the sauce with the wings right before serving, or serve the sauce on the side as a dipping sauce. This option yields crispier wings if you’re not serving them immediately.