Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings in Sweet and Spicy Glaze
A dish of chicken wings roasted crispy in an air fryer and tossed in a sweet and spicy soy sauce glaze.
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Crisp Buffalo wings baked in an air fryer without excess oil. A savory soy sauce glaze with oyster sauce and chili peppers adds a spicy, rich umami kick. Perfect for a hearty homemade snack or late-night beer bites.
- Servings
- 2–3 servings
- Cook time
- 20 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Chicken wings14, 500 g
- Herb salt1/2 tsp
- Minced ginger1/3 tsp
- Ground black peppera little
- Frying mix (twigim-garu) (or potato starch)2 tbsp
- Cooking oila little
Sauce
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang) (or brewed soy sauce (yangjo-ganjang))1 tbsp
- Oyster sauce1/2 tbsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)1 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)1 tbsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Minced garlic1/2 tbsp
- Water2 tbsp
- Vietnamese chili pepper3
- You can use chicken drumettes instead of wings.
- You can substitute Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili) for the Vietnamese chili pepper, or simply leave the chilies out if eating with kids.
Steps
Prepare the ingredients
Prepare 14 chicken wings, 500 g.
You can also use drumettes.
Rinse them in running water and pat dry.
Season the wings
Make shallow cuts on both sides so the seasonings penetrate well, then mix in 1/2 tsp herb salt, 1/3 tsp minced ginger, and a little ground black pepper.
Place in the refrigerator to rest for a bit so the flavors absorb.
Bake
Add 2 tbsp frying mix (twigim-garu) or potato starch and coat evenly.
Lightly brushing the surface with cooking oil makes them bake up crispy.
Bake at 190°C for 15 minutes, then flip them over and bake for 5 minutes until crispy.
Toss with the sauce
For the sauce ingredients, combine 1 tbsp regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang), 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp mirin (cooking rice wine), 1 tbsp corn syrup (mulyeot), 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tbsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp water, and 2 Vietnamese chili peppers, finely chopped. You can substitute Cheongyang chili peppers, or simply omit the chilies if serving kids.
Bring it to a gentle, bubbling boil for a moment.
Add the baked chicken wings and toss quickly over high heat until evenly coated in the sauce.
Finish
Air fryer Buffalo wings are something no one could dislike.
It is a chicken dish you can enjoy deliciously with simple ingredients and sauce.
If you serve it alongside tteokbokki rice cakes or potatoes, it makes a fun and wonderful snack for the whole family as well as great beer food.
Enjoy your meal.
Ppunwife's tips
- Lightly brushing the surface with cooking oil makes them bake up crispy.
FAQ
Can I use chicken drumettes instead of chicken wings?
Yes, you can substitute chicken drumettes for the wings.
How can I adjust the seasoning to serve children?
Simply omit the Vietnamese chili peppers from the sauce, and it will not be spicy, making it great for children to enjoy.
What can I substitute if I do not have frying mix?
You can evenly coat the chicken with an equal amount of potato starch instead of frying mix before baking.
Is there a trick to making them extra crispy in the air fryer?
After coating with the flour, lightly brush cooking oil onto the surface and bake in the air fryer at 190°C, turning over halfway through, to make them even crispier.
