Air-Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings
Air-Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings deliver crisp-skinned wings glazed in a glossy sauce that balances tangy vinegar with a touch of sweetness and savory soy. The air fryer keeps them light and crunchy without deep-frying, while the quick stovetop sauce turns sticky and irresistible. Serve as a game-day snack or a crowd-pleasing appetizer for any casual gathering.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Put the wings in a large bowl. Drizzle the oil over them, sprinkle with salt, and stir until evenly coated. Place 1/2 of the wings in the air fryer basket, skin side down.
- 3
Air fry the wings for 10 minutes. Flip the wings with tongs and cook for another 10 minutes. Increase the temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Flip the wings again and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining wings.
- 4
Meanwhile, combine the sugar, vinegar, water, soy sauce, cornstarch, and ketchup in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk until the sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly.
- 5
Place the wings in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the top, toss to coat, and serve right away.
- Calories 647.01 kcal High
- Protein 39.01 g Good Source
- Carbs 44.07 g Moderate
- Total Fat 35.6 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.57 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 161.1 mg High
- Sodium 736.73 mg High
- Fiber 1.86 g Low Source
- Sugar 39.39 g High
- Added Sugar 1.65 g Low Source
- Calcium 3.48 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.03 mg Low Source
- Potassium 330.98 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 4.92 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.17 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Air Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings is a Chinese appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Wings, Cornstarch, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Ketchup. Each serving provides about 647.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Air-Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Wings, Cornstarch, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Ketchup, Salt. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Air-Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 647.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
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