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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 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 32%
- Protein 39.01 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 44.07 g 16%
- Total Fat 35.6 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 9.57 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 161.1 mg High 54%
- Sodium 863.68 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 1.86 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 39.39 g --
- Added Sugars 1.65 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 3.48 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 330.98 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 4.92 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.17 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
- Is Air-Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings healthy?
- Air-Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings has an easyChef Pro health score of 25/100. Per serving, it provides 647.01 calories and 39.01 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 863.68 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.57 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Corn and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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