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Sweet and Spicy Roasted Whole Chicken Wings Recipe

This sweet and spicy roasted whole chicken wings recipe uses an air fryer and only common household seasonings. It is low in fat, requires no pre-made barbecue sauce, and serves one person. Preparation takes 15 minutes, marination takes 120 minutes, and cooking takes 50 minutes.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★★

Essential Ingredients and Tools

  • Air fryer
  • Whole chicken wings
  • Light soy sauce
  • Dark soy sauce
  • Garlic powder
  • Black pepper
  • Sugar
  • Sweet paprika
  • Chili powder
  • Oyster sauce
  • Water
  • Oil
  • Aluminum foil tray
  • Plastic wrap

Measurements

One serving is for one person. For multiple servings, increase the quantities proportionally.

For one serving:

  • Whole chicken wings: 4 pieces
  • Light soy sauce: 45ml
  • Dark soy sauce: 15ml
  • Garlic powder: 10g
  • Black pepper: 5g
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sweet paprika: 10g
  • Chili powder: 5g
  • Oyster sauce: 15ml
  • Water: 20ml
  • Oil: 10ml

Instructions

  • Take out 4 fresh whole chicken wings. Use a knife to slice the skin between the two bones in the wing middle section, making one cut on each side.
  • Place the 4 chicken wings in a bowl. Add 45ml light soy sauce, 15ml dark soy sauce, 10g garlic powder, 5g black pepper, 10g sugar, 10g sweet paprika, 5g chili powder, 15ml oyster sauce, 20ml water, and 10ml oil.
  • Use a spoon to evenly coat the chicken wings with the sauce, ensuring it gets into the cuts on the middle section. This takes about 3 minutes.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap to prevent oil splatter during marination and refrigerate for 120 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken wings from the fridge. Place the 4 wings in the aluminum foil tray and pour the remaining sauce from the bowl evenly over them.
  • Place the foil tray in the air fryer basket and roast at 200°C for 25 minutes.
  • Open the air fryer, carefully remove the foil tray, and flip the chicken wings over.
  • Continue roasting at 200°C for another 25 minutes.
  • Remove and serve.

Additional Notes

  • The chicken wings in this recipe are mildly spicy. To increase the spiciness, add more chili powder, but do not exceed 30g.
  • "Whole chicken wings" refer to wings that include the tip, middle, and drumette sections.
  • This recipe results in a slightly charred appearance. If you prefer not to have a dark brown look, do not pour the remaining sauce into the foil tray and roast each side for only 20 minutes.
  • Actual cooking results may vary depending on the wattage of your specific air fryer.
  • Sweet paprika is used to enhance color and flavor; it is not a spice that adds heat.
  • Marination time can be adjusted freely, but it is recommended to keep it between 60 and 180 minutes.
  • The foil tray will be very hot after cooking. Use tongs or heat-resistant materials like a damp cloth to handle it.

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement while following this guide, please submit an Issue or Pull request.