These air fryer Korean chicken wings are ultra-crispy, a little spicy, and packed with flavor. With crunchy skin and a juicy, tender inside, they boast a finger-licking experience that’ll have your palate begging for more. You may not want to use napkins, because you know you will go for another wing.
Air Fryer Korean Chicken Wings
If you’re a big fan of your air fryer like me, this Asian chicken wings recipe will make the perfect appetizer or balanced meal. Coated in a sweet, tangy, and spicy sauce, they’re highly addictive and super easy to make in less than 30 minutes in your air fryer. Including making the wing sauce. Garnish them with some sesame seeds and green onions, and you’ll have a match made in heaven. More delicious wing recipes are Garlic Parmesan Air-fried crispy wings and Sticky and Spicy Homemade Buffalo Wings.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of chicken wings (pre-cut into wingettes and drumettes)
- 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. rice wine
- 4 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp. red chili pepper paste, Gochujang
- ½ Tbsp. minced ginger
- A pinch of ground black pepper
- 2 to 3 stalks of green onion (thinly cut)
- 1 Tbsp. of sesame seeds (optional)
- Cornstarch slurry (1 Tbsp. cornstarch + 2 Tbsp. water)
Air Fryer Korean Chicken Wings Instructions:
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Lay them flat on your air fryer basket, providing enough spacing. Spray the chicken wings with cooking oil. I'm using Ghee butter spray.
- Air fry the wings in the preheated air fryer at 390°F (198°C) for 22 minutes, flipping halfway (11 minutes on each side).
- While the wings are cooking, prepare the Korean wings sauce. Pour the ingredients into the saucepan and stir over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
- Make a cornstarch slurry - mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, whisk really well and add to the Korean sauce. Let it simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes.
- Once the sauce thickens, it’s ready.
- Coat the chicken wings with the sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Bon Appétit.
Can I Cook the Wings with the Sauce on?
Yes! However, if you use sweet sauces, like this Korean sauce, in your air frying adventures, the key is to keep a closer eye on the sauced wings because they are usually more prone to burning due to their higher sugar content. My tested timing: Cook the wings in the air fryer without the sauce for 7 minutes per side. Then coat the wings with the sauce, send them back to the air fryer, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side.
How to Serve Air Fryer Sesame Chicken Wings
Asian chicken wings are super fun and festive. Whether it’s a game night or a birthday get-together, they’ll become the hit of the party. So don’t tell me I didn’t warn you that they’ll disappear as soon as they’re served, with guests chasing you around for the recipe. Here are a few side dishes you can enjoy with the wings. Don’t forget to top them with thinly sliced green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
How to Store Cooked Wings
This mouthwatering Korean chicken wings recipe is best savored while hot. However, if you have any leftovers, you can store your Asian wings in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. Of course, you can always freeze them for up to 3 months. Just make sure to let them cool completely before freezing.
To reheat your air fryer sesame chicken wings, gently rewarm them on a baking sheet in the oven at 350°F (176°C). Alternatively, you can preheat your air fryer at 380°F (193°C) for 2 minutes and place them inside. You can always reheat your wings in the microwave, but they may not be as crispy.
Air Fryer Korean Chicken Wings Tips & Variations
- If you want your Korean chicken wings to turn out with a crispy finish, it’s essential to air-fry them in a single layer. This might mean that you’ll have to do several batches depending on the capacity of your air fryer, but I promise you it’s worth it.
- You want to cook the wings before adding the sauce. Otherwise, see my tip above on how to cook the wings with the sauce on.
- If you don’t have an air fryer but use your oven instead, broil the wings once you add the sauce to get that crisping.
- No air fryer, no problem! You can make smoked Asian chicken wings with the same sauce but use your smoker instead. Cook at 165°F (73°C) and use a meat thermometer to ensure optimal temperature. I promise you they’ll look like a fast food meal, only way healthier and delicious!
Try the Best Asian Chicken Wings Recipe!
If you love Korean food and are always on the hunt for delicious recipes without the added fat, these Asian chicken wings are an air-fried perfection. Loaded with vibrant Asian flavors, they take minimal effort to make and are a perfect low-carb appetizer. With their spicy outside and tender inside, they’ll appeal to all wing lovers. I hope you try this recipe and let me know how it went in the comments below!
More Air Fryer Wings
Air Fryer Korean Chicken Wings
These air fryer Korean chicken wings are ultra-crispy, a little spicy, and packed with flavor. With crunchy skin and a juicy, tender inside, they boast a finger-licking experience that’ll have your palate begging for more. You may not want to use napkins, because you know you will go for more.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of chicken wings (pre-cut into wingettes and drumettes)
- 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. rice wine
- 4 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp. red chili pepper paste, Gochujang
- ½ Tbsp. minced ginger
- A pinch of ground black pepper
- 2 to 3 stalks of green onion (thinly cut)
- 1 Tbsp. of sesame seeds (optional)
- Cornstarch slurry (1 Tbsp. cornstarch + 2 Tbsp. water)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390F (198C)
- Pat the wings dry with a paper towel. Season the chicken wings with some salt and pepper to taste and lay them flat on your air fryer basket, providing enough spacing. Spray the chicken wings with cooking oil.
- Air fry the wings in the preheated air fryer at 390°F (198°C) for 22 minutes, flipping halfway (11 minutes on each side).
- While the wings are cooking, prepare the Korean wings sauce. Pour the ingredients into the saucepan and stir over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
- Make a cornstarch slurry - mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, whisk really well and add to the Korean sauce. Let it simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes.
- Once the sauce thickens, it’s ready.
- Coat the chicken wings with the sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Can I Cook the Wings with the Sauce on?
Yes! However, if you use sweet sauces, like this Korean sauce, in your air frying adventures, the key is to keep a closer eye on the sauced wings because they are usually more prone to burning due to their higher sugar content. My tested timing: Cook the wings in the air fryer without the sauce for 7 minutes per side. Then coat the wings with the sauce, send them back to the air fryer, and cook for 4 minutes per side.
Tips & Variations.
- If you want your Korean chicken wings to turn out with a crispy finish, it’s essential to air-fry them in a single layer. This might mean that you’ll have to do several batches depending on the capacity of your air fryer, but I promise you it’s worth it.
- You want to cook the wings before adding the sauce. Otherwise, see my tip above on how to cook the wings with the sauce on.
- If you don’t have an air fryer but use your oven instead, broil the wings once you add the sauce to get that crisping.
- No air fryer, no problem! You can make smoked Asian chicken wings with the same sauce but use your smoker instead. Cook at 165°F (73°C) and use a meat thermometer to ensure optimal temperature. I promise you they’ll look like a fast food meal, only way healthier and delicious!
Kirsten
i haven't purchased an air fryer yet. Does it dry out what you are frying? That's one of the big reasons I'm wishy, washy about it. Also, there are just myself and my old Dad. I don't know what size to get. I don't want one too big.
The Korean air fried wings look delicious. I've pinned it.
Irina
Hi Kristen. It doesn't dry the food. As a matter of fact, the Air fryers and wings are a match made in heaven. Makes the meat tender and juicy and the skin is crispy, but not dry. As for the AF recommendation, it depends on what style you would like. I invite you to join our air fryer group on Facebook. There you will find many recommendations and tips from fellow members.
Peggy Eggerling
After researching air fryers, I eliminated the toaster oven style & settled on the 6-qt. Instant Vortex w/Clearcook Window. Absolutely LOVE being able to see the food inside. It cooks & cleans up like nobody’s business! Wal-Mart has a similar 5-qt all the time for $99. If you watch & wait, the 6-qt will go on sale for the same price but right now it looks like prices are at a post-holiday high. These are rather bulky appliances but I would not buy one smaller than 5-qt. There are just the two of us@home also. Good luck!
Kathy
Rice wine ..? As in rice wine vinegar ??
Irina
Yes. Use rice cooking wine. You also can add rice wine vinegar, if you have it.