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Sweet Chili Wings with a Spicy Kick

Close-up of glistening Sweet Chili Wings with a Spicy Kick, garnished with sesame seeds and parsley.
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Crispy air fryer chicken wings coated in a sweet and spicy Thai chili sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Chicken Wings
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Cut whole wings if necessary. Pat wings dry.
  2. Combine baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Toss wings to coat evenly.
  3. Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for another 8 minutes.
  4. In a saucepan, combine Thai sweet chili sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and 1/4 cup water. Heat until sugar dissolves.
  5. Mix cornstarch with a little water and add to the saucepan, stirring until the sauce thickens.
  6. Let wings rest for 3-5 minutes. Toss with the prepared sauce.
  7. Return sauced wings to the air fryer and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds, or green onions if desired.

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