Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings 

Craving that irresistible crunch of Chinese takeout chicken wings without the deep-frying guilt? These Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings deliver exactly that—juicy, tender interiors encased in a satisfyingly crispy exterior—all achieved with just a light spray of oil and a handful of pantry staples. Featuring a simple but flavor-packed marinade of Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry), soy sauce, ginger, and garlic powder, these wings marinate overnight and cook quickly in the air fryer. With minimal prep and 30 minutes total, they're an effortless crowd-pleaser whether for weeknight dinners, party appetizers, or meal prep.

Ingredients

• 2 lb (≈ 900 g) chicken wings
  
  

• 1 tbsp peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  
  

• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  
  

• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  
  

• 1 tsp ground ginger
  
  

• ½ tsp garlic powder
  
  

• 1¼ tsp salt
  
  

• 1 tsp sugar
  
  

• ¼ tsp white pepper powder
  
  

• 2 tbsp all‑purpose flour
  
  

• 2 tbsp cornstarch
  
  

• Oil spray (to mist before air frying)
  
  

Directions

1. In a large bowl or zip-top bag, combine chicken wings with peanut oil, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, ground ginger, garlic powder, salt, sugar, and white pepper. Massage well to coat evenly, then marinate overnight in the fridge (or at least 2 hours at room
   
   

2. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (176°C). Drain the wings and pat them dry. In a small bowl, mix the flour and cornstarch, then toss the wings in that mixture until they’re lightly coated.
   
   

3. Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin‑side down. Lightly mist with cooking spray. Air fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway for even crispiness.

Nutrients (per serving, with recipe yielding 4 servings — homemade estimates)

• Calories: 260 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 33.6 g
  
  

• Total Fat: 8.5 g (Saturated Fat: 2.3 g)
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 10.3 g (Sugar: 2.2 g; Fiber: 0.3 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 101 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 356 mg

• Potassium: 300 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 20 mg

• Iron: 2 mg