How to Make Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet and sour chicken wings are a classic appetizer that always pleases a crowd. The combination of tangy and sweet flavors played against the succulent, juicy chicken wings is a match made in heaven. And when you cook these delectable bites in an air fryer, you get the perfect balance of crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat. It’s a recipe that’s simply irresistible, and perfect for any occasion.

What makes this recipe so great is the contrast between the crispy, golden exterior of...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken wings, tips discarded
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ¾ teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 stalk green onion, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray basket with cooking spray.
  • Pat chicken wings dry with a paper towel. Whisk together baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Place some of the chicken wings into the bag and give it a good shake until wings are well coated. Shake off excess baking powder mixture and repeat with remaining wings until all wings are coated.
  • Place chicken wings in the air fryer basket, and cook, flipping halfway through, 22 to 23 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine vinegar, pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, Sriracha, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir well and bring to a boil. Boil for about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer. Stir cornstarch and water together in a small bowl, pour into the saucepan, and quickly whisk until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. If sauce is too thick, thin out with a little water.
  • Increase air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and cook wings until cooked through and crispy brown, about 2 more minutes.
  • Pour sauce into a large bowl and add the cooked wings. Toss to coat well. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion and serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    128 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 1138mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 288mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 135mg