Description
These Sticky Lemongrass Chilli Air Fryer Chicken Wings are a delicious blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors that will have you reaching for seconds. The wings are marinated in a flavorful lemongrass mixture, air-fried to crispy perfection, and then tossed in a sticky glaze for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the marinade and glaze:
- 2 stalks lemongrass (tender inner part finely minced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 red chili (finely chopped, adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry and toss with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Make the Marinade: Mix lemongrass, garlic, chili, honey, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, ginger, and brown sugar. Pour half over wings and marinate.
- Air Fry: Preheat to 380°F. Arrange wings in a single layer and air fry for 24–26 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prepare Glaze: Simmer remaining marinade in a saucepan until thickened.
- Coat Wings: Toss cooked wings in the glaze and serve garnished with cilantro or green onions.
Notes
- Use a food processor to finely mince lemongrass if needed.
- Adjust chili heat to taste or swap with chili flakes.
- Pair with steamed rice or cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5 wings
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
