Fryer Sweet chili chicken wings are one of the crispiest and tastiest treats around. They have a delicious, sweet flavor with a bit of a spicy kick that just can’t be beaten. I love how Air-fried sweet chili wings turn out with a yummy crispy skin while keeping the meat tender and juicy.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken wings, cut into wingettes and drummettes.
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Paprika powder
- ½ cup sweet red chili sauce. There are tons of selections at the supermarket and online. I used P.F. Chang’s Sweet Chili sauce.
How to make
Pat dry fresh wings with a paper towel. If cooking from frozen, let the wings thaw so they can easily be separated.
Add the wings to a large bowl and drizzle with oil.
Add salt and pepper to taste, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well until all ingredients are combined and wings are fully covered in seasoning.
while the wings are absorbing spices, preheat the air fryer to 400F (200C). If your air fryer does not have a preheat option, simply run it empty for 3 minutes. We must be going to add our wings to a very hot air fryer, so the wings will start cooking immediately.
While it’s preheating, place wings in the air fryer tray (basket) providing some space for them. Do not overcrowd and do not place wings on top of each other.
Cook on air fry mode at 400F (200C) for 16 minutes, turning each wing halfway or tossing them. 8 mins per side.
Generously brush each wing with the sweet Chili sauce and cook for an additional 6 minutes, turning halfway and brushing the other side with the sauce. 3 minutes per side with the sauce on.
Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or chopped parsley, if desired.