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Thai Chili Chicken Wings

Crispy Thai Chili Chicken Wings coated in a sweet, spicy, and garlicky Thai chili sauce. Perfect appetizer for parties, game nights, or family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Baked, High Protein
Cuisine: Thai / Asian Fusion
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Wings
  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Thai Chili Sauce
  • 1/2 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes optional

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire Rack
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step 1
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or place a wire rack on top.
Step 2
  1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Step 3
  1. In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and olive oil.
Step 4
  1. Arrange the wings on the wire rack in a single layer.
Step 5
  1. Bake for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway through until crispy and golden brown.
Step 6
  1. While the wings cook, prepare the Thai chili sauce.
Step 7
  1. In a small saucepan combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
Step 8
  1. Simmer the sauce for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 9
  1. Place the hot wings in a bowl and toss with the Thai chili sauce until fully coated.
Step 10
  1. Serve immediately with sesame seeds, green onions, and lime wedges if desired.

Notes

For extra crispy wings, make sure the wings are completely dry before seasoning. Using a wire rack allows hot air to circulate evenly during baking.