Crispy chicken is a thing of beauty. Here's how to cook these banging Sticky Hoisin Chicken Wings in your air fryer, I promise they are just as crispy as deep fried.
Ingredients
8 chicken wings split into drums and flats
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Shaoxing wine
1 tbsp. dark soy sauce
3 tbsp. corn flour
1 tsp. Chinese 5 spice
1 tbsp. garlic and ginger paste
2 tbsp. sweet chilli sauce
1 tbsp. rice vinegar
1 tbsp. dark soy sauce
1 tbsp. hoisin sauce
Mayo for serving
Fresh chives for serving
Fresh red chilli for serving
Method
Pop the chicken wings into a bowl, along with the Shaoxing wine and soy, leave to marinade for 20 minutes. Combine the cornflour with the 5 spice then add the wings, give it a good toss until the wings are completely coated. Place onto the crisp plate within your air, fryer drawer, spray with oil and cook at 200°c for 16 minutes shaking halfway through.
Meanwhile for the ginger and garlic in a splash of oil for 2 to 3 minutes, then add in the sweet, chilli sauce, vinegar, soy and hoisin. Bring up to a simmer, then toss the wings through the sauce until fully glazed. Finish with a drizzle of mayonnaise, fresh chives, and some chilli for a fiery kick.