For extra crispy wings, ensure they are completely dry before coating them with the baking powder mixture. The baking powder helps to draw out moisture during cooking. Adjust the sweetness and spice levels of the sauce to your liking. Add more brown sugar for a sweeter sauce, or increase the Sriracha for extra heat. If you don't have pineapple juice, apple juice can be used as a substitute. These wings are best served immediately while they are still hot and crispy. However, they can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to restore some of their crispiness.
Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME40 mins
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SERVING3 People
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VIEWS7
These air-fried chicken wings achieve unparalleled crispiness thanks to a clever baking powder hack. Tossed in a homemade sweet and sour sauce, they are an irresistible combination of tangy, sweet, and savory.
Ingridients
Adjust Servings
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate10 g
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Cholesterol24 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein8 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium1138 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat7 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
02
Step
10 mins
Pat chicken wings dry with a paper towel. Whisk together baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl; pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Place some of the chicken wings into the bag, seal the bag, and shake until wings are well coated. Shake off excess baking powder mixture and repeat with remaining wings until all wings are coated.
03
Step
23 mins
Place chicken wings in the prepared air fryer basket and cook in the preheated air fryer for 22 to 23 minutes, flipping halfway through.
04
Step
8 mins
Meanwhile, make sauce: Combine vinegar, pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, Sriracha, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir well and bring to a boil. Boil for about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer. Stir together cornstarch and water in a small bowl until well combined; pour into the saucepan and quickly whisk until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. If sauce is too thick, thin out with a little water.
05
Step
2 mins
Increase the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and continue to cook wings until crispy and browned, about 2 more minutes.
06
Step
3 mins
Pour sauce into a large bowl and add cooked wings; toss to coat well. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
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Amira Quitzonnikolaus
Jul 1, 2025I made these for a quick weeknight dinner and they were so much better than takeout. Thank you! - Jessica P.
Katrina Kilback
Jun 30, 2025The cooking time was spot on, and the wings were perfectly cooked and crispy. Great recipe! - David S.
Berneice Skiles
Jun 30, 2025Easy to follow recipe and the wings came out perfect! My kids devoured them. - Michael K.
Kendall Wilderman
Jun 29, 2025I was skeptical about the baking powder, but it really made the wings extra crispy. Will definitely make again! - John B.
Jazmyne Boyle
Jun 28, 2025The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, so I added a bit more Sriracha to balance it out. Delicious! - Emily L.
Crystal Hahn
Jun 28, 2025These wings were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the crispy texture and the flavorful sauce. - Sarah M.