Air Fried Sweet Chili Chicken (Printer-Friendly Version)
Ultra-crispy wings glazed in sweet chili sauce, lime, and garlic with simple air frying and no added oil.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Chicken Wings
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1 kg chicken wings, drumettes or flats, rinsed and patted dry
→ Coating
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30 g unsalted butter, softened
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1 teaspoon paprika
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0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
→ Sauce
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90 ml prepared sweet chili sauce
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15 g unsalted butter
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2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
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1 lime, juiced
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1 tablespoon Momofuku chili crunch or 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Soak chicken wings in a mixture of vinegar and water for 2-3 hours. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Make shallow incisions into the chicken flesh to facilitate seasoning penetration.
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Rub softened butter generously both under and over the chicken skin. Sprinkle paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, baking powder, and cornstarch over the wings. Toss until pieces are evenly coated.
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Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 200°C for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until skin is crisp and golden and internal temperature reaches 75°C.
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While wings cook, combine sweet chili sauce, 15 g butter, minced garlic, lime juice, and chili crunch or red pepper flakes in a small pan set over low heat. Stir until butter melts and sauce is heated through.
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Transfer hot wings to a large bowl. Pour in the warm sauce and toss thoroughly to coat. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Soaking wings in vinegar water helps to purify and achieve optimal crispness upon cooking.