Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings (Air Fryer)

These chicken wings came together as a last ditch effort to come up with something for my son, and everyone in the house pronounced it as sensational. To quote their exact words – these Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings are so good, they are sensational. And you know what, they are ridiculously easy to make. I made the wings in the air fryer and tossed them with some sauce also made from pantry staples.

If you want some more air-fryer inspiration you can always check out my little e-book.So, my son claims he has never eaten anything sweet and sour. This was yesterday!  And his sister, proceeds to describe this. All of this ended up with me being asked to make something sweet and sour. And here is what I have.

My Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings Story

Actually, this turned out to be so good, I had to write up the recipe before I forgot. Actually, my way of procrastinating to take an evening walk.  I made two variations of the sauce. One with a pop of spice, with Sriracha and one without. They both worked, however, I have to confess that the spicy one eventually won the taste test. It is not a lot of spice, but just enough to make things work.

Air-Frying the Wings

Chicken wings are not an everyday creation in our house, but, certainly fun when we make them. What I like with air frying these beauties is that they cook in their own fats (ahem juices).  Tossing them in a sauce like this is a breeze. These wings make a great appetizer or an addition to any meal. Last night, I used them as an add on and then later as a noshing snack of sorts.

And, you know what, this recipe is done with practically no chopping, cutting or use of complex ingredients. The scallions that I use for garnish is optional. So, there you have it, a ridiculously simple dish that gives your favorite Chinese restaurant a run for its money. Other chicken wing recipes worth checking out include Turkish Chicken Wings and these Mint and Myer Lemon Chicken Wings.

Note: If you do not have an air-fryer, you can use a sheet pan and roast the chicken wings.

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