Who can say NO to crispy chicken wings? Not me—I absolutely love them! But frying them the traditional way is a hassle. It takes a ton of oil, feels like forever to cook, and then there’s the question of what to do with all that leftover grease. Plus, let’s be honest—deep-fried wings aren’t exactly the healthiest option.
That’s why I’ve switched to using an air fryer. It’s a total game-changer! Not only do the wings come out extra crispy and full of flavor, but the process is quicker, easier, and way less messy. If you’re craving delicious, no-fuss chicken wings with a twist, you are going to love this recipe.
Here’s my personal air fryer Thai-style chicken wings recipe and it couldn’t be simpler. It takes just 5 minutes to prep—season the wings with salt, pepper, fish sauce, and sesame oil, then give them a light coating of crispy flour. Pop them in the air fryer for about 20 minutes, and you’ve got perfectly golden, crunchy wings ready to eat.
These wings are perfect as a main dish—best enjoyed with sticky rice, of course 😉—or as finger food for your next house party. Give this recipe a try, and you won’t regret it!
If you're interested in more tasty Thai street finger food, you might want to check out these recipes: Southern Thai Fried Chicken (Gai Tod Hat Yai) Recipe, Thai Street-Style Sweet and Savory Pancake Rolls (Khanom Tokyo) Recipe,
To make this recipe, you are going to need:
- 8 chicken wings
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ cup of crispy flour
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make Air-Fried Thai Fish Sauce Chicken Wings Recipe
1 Start by gathering all the essential ingredients for your air fryer chicken wings.
2 Marinate the chicken wings with fish sauce, salt, sesame oil, and pepper for about 5–10 minutes at room temperature.
3 Coat the marinated chicken wings evenly with crispy flour.
4 Place the chicken wings in the air fryer in a single layer, ensuring they don't overlap. Air fry at 180°C (356°F) for about 10 minutes.
5 Check and flip the chicken wings. Then, air fry for an additional 8–10 minutes at 180°C (356°F).
6 Check the chicken wings again. If they’re not quite ready, you can air fry them for an additional 2–3 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
7 Serve the chicken wings with sweet and sour sauce on the side for dipping.
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Air-Fried Thai Fish Sauce Chicken Wings Recipe
Craving some fried chicken you had in Thailand? Well, we have an easy-to-follow recipe for you. This is the Thai-style Fish Sauce Chicken Wings that can be easily made in 25 minutes using an air fryer! Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
- 8 chicken wings
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ cup of crispy flour
Directions
- Start by gathering all the essential ingredients for your air fryer chicken wings.
- Marinate the chicken wings with fish sauce, salt, sesame oil, and pepper for about 5–10 minutes at room temperature.
- Coat the marinated chicken wings evenly with crispy flour.
- Place the chicken wings in the air fryer in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overlap. Air fry at 180°C (356°F) for about 10 minutes.
- Check and flip the chicken wings. Then, air fry for an additional 8–10 minutes at 180°C (356°F).
- Check the chicken wings again. If they’re not quite ready, you can air fry them for an additional 2–3 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the chicken wings with sweet and sour sauce on the side for dipping.
