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Sweet Chili Wings on a plate
Andrew Fowler

Sweet Chili Wings

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken wings split into flats and drumettes, tips removed
  • 2 tsp neutral oil
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp water divided
  • 1 small red Fresno chile seeded and finely minced
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes. Pat wings dry; toss with oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook half in one uncrowded layer 12 minutes. Turn; cook 12 to 15 minutes more until crisp and at least 165°F. Transfer to a rack; repeat.
  3. Meanwhile, simmer sugar, vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, chile, and garlic 3 minutes. Mix cornstarch with remaining water; stir into sauce and simmer 1 minute until lightly thickened.
  4. Remove sauce from heat; add lime juice. Lightly coat hot wings with warm sauce.
  5. Serve immediately as 4 appetizer portions.