Asian Chicken Wings are wonderfully crisp and perfectly savory. And the sauces? I've got two! One is a sweet and slightly spicy creation that is just incredible. The other is a rich, peanut butter based sauce with ginger and sesame and will make you drool. Make one or both and be prepared to fall in love!
If you're looking for a game day snack or an easy meal prep idea, these Asian-inspired chicken wings are sure to be a hit. With just five minutes of prep time and a handful of delicious ingredients, you can enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken wings right from your oven!
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Chicken wang, chicken wang. Everyone loves a crispy chicken wing. And, what's not to love?! They're handheld morsels of goodness. Annnndddddd, they usually have a wonderful dipping sauce. You guys know how I feel about a good sauce!
These Crispy Asian Chicken Wings are so simple to make and so delicious you're gonna want them all the time. However, they are the perfect recipe for game days, meal prep for the week, and a perfect after school snack for the kiddos. With a five minute prep, you just cannot go wrong!
My Top Tips and Tricks For A Crispy Wing
1. Dry the wings well
The first and most important trick for a crispy Asian chicken wing is to dry it before you begin. Any excess moisture will prevent a crisp wing. Grab some paper towels and dry the wings as much as you can.
The next tip, and this probably sounds weird, but use baking powder. Baking powder paired with the kosher salt will create a crispy skin without the need of a deep fryer. There is an entire scientific/technical explanation that I don't understand so I'll skip that. Just grab the baking powder.
This is also very, very important. Make sure you use baking powder AND NOT baking soda. You will be very sad if you get them mixed up. I don't want you to be sad.
3. Baking racks
Another trick is to cook the chicken wings on an oven-safe baking rack. This will elevate the wings off of the baking sheet allowing air to flow underneath them, thus creating a crispy wing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Asian Chicken Wings recipe gluten-free?
As long as you use Tamari instead of soy sauce, this recipe is 100% gluten-free.
Is this Asian Chicken Wings recipe dairy-free?
There is zero dairy in this chicken wing recipe. No worries for my dairy-free peeps.
What is Chinese five spice seasoning?
In a word, amazing. Chinese Five Spice is generally a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise, and black peppercorns. The ratios will vary from brand to brand. I highly encourage you to try it if you have not. They make this Crispy Asian Chicken Wings recipe shine.
Air Fryer Instructions
You can absolutely make chicken wings in the air fryer! Follow recipe instructions through step 2 and cook in a preheated 400° air fryer for 15 minutes. Turn the wings over and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Substitutions and Variations
I have a peanut allergy. Any substitutions?
If you have a peanut allergy, no worries. There are plenty of substitutions for the peanut ginger dipping sauce for this Asian chicken wings recipe. Almond butter would be the first thing to come to mind. However, any nut or seed butter you like would be just fine.
Are there substitutions for the Chinese five spice?
If you don't have any or don't like the five spice blend, you can simply leave it out. You'll still be left with amazing crispy Asian chicken wings. However, you could substitute with:
- Curry Powder
- Garam Masala
- Za'atar
- Smoked Paprika
- Cajun Seasoning
Asian Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 4 lbs chicken wings I used precut party wings
- 2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
Peanut Ginger Dipping Sauce
- ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoon peanut butter
- 2 tablespoon Tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- juice of ½ lime
Sweet Chili Sesame Sauce
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoon Tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp honey optional
- jalapenos, chopped optional
Instructions
Chicken Wings
- Use a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture from the chicken wings.
- Toss the wings in the Chinese Five Spice, baking powder, granulated garlic and onion, and kosher salt.
- Place the wings on a baking sheet fitted with oven-safe baking rack. Cook the chicken in a preheated 425° oven, turning the wings every 15-20 minutes until they are cooked through. This will take about an hour.
Peanut Ginger Sauce
- Mix together the sweet chili sauce, peanut butter, Tamari, sesame oil, grated garlic and ginger, and the lime juice. Whisk these together until it's well combined.
Sweet Chili Sesame Sauce
- Whisk the sweet chili sauce, Tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic together. If you like a sweeter sauce, just add honey to your taste. Likewise, if you like spicy, add some chopped jalapeños.
- Once the wings have cooked through, garnish with some green onions and chopped peanuts. Dip and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Thank you!
I am so incredibly happy that you are here! I hope you try my Crispy Asian Chicken Wings recipe and fall in love with it. If you make this recipe, please share and tag me on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok! And, please leave a comment or review. I absolutely love seeing each and every one of your kitchen masterpieces. And, as always, if you ever have any questions about any of my recipes, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
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