Air Fryer Sweet Asian Chili Chicken Wings

These are the BEST Air Fryer Chicken Wings to make for your next party!

Say hello to Air Fryer Sweet Asian Chili Wings made in under 30 minutes! Oh my, these wings are so good, and the air fryer makes them so crispy, and delicious, without being greasy (at ALL!).  This recipe is really easy to make, and you can have a whole batch of crispy wings tossed in a sweet spicy sauce in no time. You’re going to love this recipe whether you’re having a group of friends over, a family gathering, or even just for dinner.  Keep this recipe in your favorites. My favorite part is using my new all time favorite gadget, the Air Fryer! 

🥘 What is an Air Fryer 

I want to touch base on this, as I know there are lots of people out there just like me…it takes me FOREVER to jump on board a new kitchen tool or gadget. I’m old fashioned, and like what I like. I was at an event and everyone was talking about their Air Fryers.  I was still just thinking “why do they seem so obsessed with these things?” Then my friend made me Air Fryer wings (not these!) and I was hooked. My husband became obsessed with them. Full disclosure: I was out of town visiting my mom and he made THREE recipes in it over the weekend. All of them turned out amazing!

Air Fryers work like a convection oven where air circulates around the food so all of the surfaces are getting heat evenly instead of heating from the coils from the bottom up. I love that they cook foods that are generally meant to be fried and makes them healthier. The results so far have been extremely crispy and toasty delicious!

We cooked dozens of foods in our Air Fryer so far and we give it TWO thumbs up all around! No flops, no failures, and no issues at all. So yes, I am going to feature more recipes on the Air Fryer. This is silly-simple to use and so darned fast! It’s perfect for our busy lives to get us homemade meals in a jiffy! 

The only thing we have noticed is that not every Air Fryer cooks exactly the same! So when trying out recipes, start with a lower time to just make sure you don’t overcook your food. We have the Instant Pot version of the Air Fryer. My mom has the Ninja and they are slightly different with cooking times. I can’t stress that enough. 

🍓 Ingredients

These sweet Asian Air Fryer wings are incredible, easy to make, and only take a few ingredients. While they taste like they have been cooking for hours, you can make them in around 30 minutes! Check out the main ingredients:

Chicken Wings – We like to use a combination of wingettes and drumettes. You could even go as far as to use boneless chicken breast for the wings. You would need to adjust the cooking time because they will cook faster if you go that route.

Seasonings – We use a combination of garlic salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika, and it’s seriously so good. It goes perfectly with the sweet Asian chili sauce too.

Sweet Asian Chili Sauce – This sauce does have a sweetness, and it’s also spicy too. If you don’t like a lot of heat, then use just half the bottle instead of the entire thing. Either way, it’s so good!

🍽️ Instructions

Step One: Lay the wings out on waxed paper or a cookie sheet, and sprinkle the wings with garlic salt, and seasoned salt.  

Step Two: In a medium dish, add the milk and egg, and beat together until well blended.  In another medium dish, add the flour, corn starch and corn meal, and mix well. Add the onion powder, garlic powder and paprika to the flour mixture, and mix until well blended.  

Step Three: Dip the wings in the milk/egg, and then roll in the flour until well coated.  Place the coated wings in the air fryer, and spray lightly with spray can of olive oil.  Turn the air fryer on, and set the temperature to 375. Set the time to 12 minutes. When the air fryer is done, turn the wings. Spray the wings lightly with the spray olive oil, and cook for 12 more minutes.   

TIP: If you don’t have the spray olive oil, you can get some in the oil section of your grocery store. Pam and Bertolli variety that say OLIVE OIL SPRAY on the can. It is probably one of those things that you don’t even notice unless you are looking for it. 

Step Four: When the wings are done cooking, pour half of the Sweet Chili Sauce into a large bowl, and place the wings in the chili sauce, tossing and coating them.  Remove the wings from the sauce with tongs, and place on a platter. Drizzle the rest of the sauce on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!

TIP: I like to buy my wings already cut up. It speeds up the process and I like serving the individual pieces for my guests. 

TIP: If you haven’t eaten Sweet Asian Chili Sauce, it is a little sweet, and it is a little spicy.  You can typically find it in the Asian section in the grocery store. It is addicting once you try it! 

🍲 Meal Prep Instructions 

The best way to meal prep this one is to prepare your two bowls of mixtures and cover/refrigerate them. Then, simply dip the wings into each mixture and put them into the Air Fryer. You most likely will be waiting for the Air Fryer to heat up as this is really a dip and go recipe! This is perfect for game days and busy nights when you are on the run. Serve them with salad and cucumber slices for a quick meal. 

🍴Can I Double This Recipe

Of course! Simply double the recipe and depending on the air fryer you own, you may just need to prepare these for a couple batches. No other changes need to be made. The only caution is to not crowd the wings in the air fryer. The air won’t get to all the surfaces and you lose the effect of air frying. 

🍽️ Can I Use Frozen Wings

You bet! No problem! The Air Fryer is awesome at defrosting them. Simply cook the wings at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes and then continue cooking them as the directions state. 

🥄 What is the Best Air Fryer/ What Kind of Air Fryer Do I Need 

Air Fryers come in two different varieties. There is the larger counter version that simply replaces your old toaster oven. My Instant Pot Air Fryer will roast, dehydrate, roast and rotisserie. It takes up the same amount of space as my Instant Pot. The trays pull out and are adjustable. You can also cook two layers of food (think wings!) at the same time if you go this route as it comes with two trays.

When I use two trays, I simply rotate the two so that each tray has equal time in each spot. I love the fact that this one can roast and dehydrate as well! My husband grows a lot of his own herbs and dehydrating him is a big part of our summer routine. 

The other variety is a basket version. My mom has the Ninja Air Fryer which air fries, roasts and dehydrates. The internal basket is much smaller but perfect for feeding one person. My 78 year old mom whipped this out of the box and was roasting carrots in under 10 minutes. Set up is fast and, if you can use a simple appliance, you can use this.

The buttons are easy to read and there is absolutely no confusion at all on how to use it. If I hadn’t purchased my Instant Pot Air Fryer first, I would have bought this one!

🥣 Check out these awesome appetizers! 

Super Fast and Easy Bacon Wrapped Mushroom Kabobs – These are a huge hit at any party or function. There are three flavor options to choose from, each of them offering a completely different taste. The best part is they cook up in under 30 minutes! 

Insanely Easy Apple Bourbon Cranberry Puff Pastry Bites – These grown-up appetizers pull together three amazing ingredients in one bite. These are made in under 20 minutes so there is no reason to not make these for your next party! 

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus – Filling and oh so delish!! These are packed full of protein to keep you full. Grab chips or crackers for a quick and easy appetizer in minutes! 

🍋 More Recipes to Enjoy!

Air Fryer Cornish Hens-these little birds are so easy to make, especially in the Air Fryer! Next time you are at the store, don’t ignore these tender and juicy birds!

Air Fryer Chicken Liver – these little 10 minutes appetizers are perfect way to entertain if you love livers. I know it is not for everyone but if you do love liver like we do, these are so quick and easy!

Air Fryer Broccoli – we can’t get enough of different ways to make broccoli! It is always one vegetable that I buy most weeks and to find various ways to make it is always high on my list!