Description
Succulent “Sticky Asian Style Chicken Wings” bring bold flavors from Chinese and Korean culinary traditions to your dinner table. Crispy, glazed wings with a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes will make you the star of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 16 split chicken wings (drummettes and wingettes)
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- Avocado oil spray (or any cooking spray)
- 1/4 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry chicken wings with paper towels to ensure optimal crispiness. Generously season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Lightly mist with avocado oil for enhanced flavor and browning.
- For oven method, heat to 425F (220C). Position a wire rack on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Arrange wings in a single layer, ensuring no overlap. Roast for 25 minutes, turning midway, until golden and crisp. Confirm internal temperature reaches 165F (74C).
- For air fryer method, preheat to 400F (200C). Distribute wings in a single layer without crowding. Cook 20 minutes, flipping once, until thoroughly cooked and exterior is crispy.
- During wing cooking, create glaze in a skillet over medium heat. Combine ketchup and sweet Thai chili sauce. Simmer 2 minutes until mixture bubbles and slightly thickens, concentrating flavor profiles.
- Transfer cooked wings directly into glaze. Gently toss to ensure complete, even coating. Allow wings to caramelize in sauce for additional 1-2 minutes, intensifying taste and texture.
- Plate wings immediately. Optionally garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds. Serve piping hot for maximum enjoyment and crunch.
Notes
- Pat wings completely dry to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy texture when cooking.
- Use high smoke point oils like avocado or grapeseed for better browning and crispier results.
- Check internal temperature with meat thermometer to guarantee safe and perfectly cooked chicken wings.
- For low-carb version, replace sweet Thai chili sauce with sugar-free alternative or homemade keto-friendly glaze.
- Avoid overcrowding wings during baking or air frying to maintain consistent heat circulation and crisp exterior.
- Experiment with different spice blends like smoked paprika, cayenne, or five-spice powder for varied flavor profiles.
- Prepare extra glaze for dipping or drizzling to enhance overall taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 194 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg