Air Fryer Chili Crisp Crunch Chicken Wings

air fryer chili crunch chicken wings on plate

Air Fryer Chili Crisp Crunch Chicken Wings

The spiciness of the chili crisp/crunch will vary greatly, depending on which brand you use, or if using a homemade one. Some are barely spicy, while others are intense. Adjust the amount to your preference. Our preferred brand is the S&B Crunchy Garlic with Chili Oil. It has a great texture and savory flavor with just a touch of heat and touch of sweet.

Wing sizes vary in size and thickness, so cooking times will vary. Some brands of Air Fryers will cook slower or faster than others, adjust accordingly.

For 3-4 quart air fryers, 2 lbs. is about the max without overcrowding the air fryer. If you have a larger size of air fryer, you can cook larger batches, but don't overstuff it or else they won't cook evenly. (optional) We have an extra crispy corn starch crust option for you too, but it does require oil spray.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Servings: Servings

Calories: 286kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds (907 g) chicken wings
Kosher salt , or sea salt, to taste
black pepper , to taste
garlic powder , optional
1/4 cup chili crisp crunch , or to taste

Optional - For Extra Crispy Corn Starch Crust

1/4 cup (30 g) corn starch , or as needed
oil spray , as needed

Equipment

Air Fryer
Oil Sprayer optional

Instructions

If you have whole wings, separate them into the drum and flat. If needed, pat dry the chicken wings. Season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
For oil-free version, place in even layer in air fryer basket/tray. Follow air fry instructions below. For Extra Crispy Crust, follow optional steps for corn starch crust.

For Extra Crispy Corn Starch Crust

Add seasoning to the wings then lay them in single layer on a plate or cutting board. Sprinkle cornstarch over the wings on both sides.
Liberally spray wings evenly with oil spray so that all the cornstarch is coated in oil. There should be no dry white clumps of cornstarch or else they will cook hard and dry.
Place the coated wings in your air fryer basket or tray/rack.

Air Fry

Air Fry wings at 400°F/205°C for 20 minutes minutes or until crispy-looking and nearly cooked through.
Flip the wings and Air Fry at 400°F/205°C for additional 5-10 minutes or until wings are fully cooked and crispy.
Toss with the chili crisp/crunch to taste. Spiciness will vary greatly on the brand of chili crisp/crunch, as well has how much you use on the wings. Adjust to your preference.

Notes

No Oil Necessary. The wings have enough fat in the skin to crisp up nicely on their own.
Shake several times for even cooking.
Don’t overcrowd fryer basket.
If using a sauce, it is added in just at the end, otherwise it often burns before the chicken wings are cooked.
Recipes were cooked in 3-4 qt air fryers. If using a larger air fryer, the recipe might cook quicker so adjust cooking time.
If cooking in multiple batches, the first batch will take longer to cook if Air Fryer is not already pre-heated.
Remember to set a timer to shake/flip/toss the food as directed in recipe.

Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

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