Chili Crunch Chicken Wings

Chili crunch (chili crisp) will vary a lot in their spiciness. You can make your own (our chili crunch recipe here), or buy your favorite brand. Some brands are barely spicy, while others are intense. Adjust the amount to your preference. Our personal favorite brand at the moment 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.

Chicken wings can be prepared in different ways: fried or baked, either way dredged in flour or not. Visit this write up on different ways to prepare chicken wings. This recipe shows the baked technique, but you can certainly fry or air fry them if you like. You can even air fry frozen chicken wings.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Servings: servings

Calories: 536kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs. (907 g) Chicken Wings
Kosher Salt , to taste
fresh cracked Black Pepper
1/2 cup (120 ml) Chili Crunch (chili crisp), or to personal taste

Instructions

See Here for Fried Chicken Wing Instructions (see note below recipe for brief instructions)

See Here for Air Fried Chicken Wings Instructions (see note below receip for brief instructions)

Baked Chicken Wing Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C. Line a couple sheet pans with parchment paper.
Pat dry the chicken wings. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange the wings on the baking sheet pans in a single layer.
Bake the wings at 425°F/220°C for about 30 minutes. Flip the wings.
Continue to bake for another 10-20 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
Make your own chili crunch if not using a purchased chili crunch.
After the wings have finished cooking, toss them with or drizzle the sauce over them. Serve warm.

Notes

Crispy Wing Alternate Cooking Methods

Traditional Fry in Oil (uses about 1/2-3/4 cup of cornstarch to coat wings).

Toss the wings in cornstarch to coat, shaking off excess cornstarch.

Heat about 1-inch of oil in a large pot or skillet to 350-375°F (175-190°C). Fry in batches for about 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Make sure to turn the wings while cooking so they cook evenly. Season with salt & pepper. Toss with the sauce.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Season wings with salt & pepper. (No Oil Needed). Place in air fryer basket/tray. (Don't overcrowd the air fryer - cook in batches if needed.)

Air Fry at 400°F/205°C for 20 minutes. Flip the wings and air fry for another 5-10 minutes or until cooked through and to your liking.

Toss with a little sauce, and then air fry for another 2-4 minutes. Toss with additional sauce if desired after air frying. Different models and sizes of air fryers cook quicker than others. Adjust times accordingly.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

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