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Home / Recipes / Main Courses / Chicken / Air Fryer Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Wings

March 30, 2017 By Jill Selkowitz / 13 Comments Updated June 28, 2021 / As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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Air Fryer Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Wings have a wonderful crunch and are drenched in a creamy, sweet, yet spicy, chili sauce.

Air Fried Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Wings

Air Fried Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Wings

One of my favorite recipes is my Bang Bang Shrimp {Bonefish Grill} that is cooked on the stove top in hot oil.  It is truly, one of the best things ever to tickle my taste buds. Chicken Wings is a favorite in this house and I love to come up with new flavors. The current favorites are my Air Fryer Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings and Air Fryer Chinese Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings, followed by my Better Than Hot Wings Cafe Buffalo Wings.

I have been wanting to do a Bang Bang dish in my Air Fryer. First up are Chicken Wings. The Chicken Wing skin is already rich, so, I knew I needed to make some adjustments to the Bang Bang Sauce, otherwise, the result would have been way to rich for a Chicken Wing. Sweeter and Spicier fit the bill nicely, so instead of Bang Bang Chicken Wings, I offer up Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Wings.

 

Cast of Ingredients for Air Fryer Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Wings

Cast of Ingredients for Air Fryer Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Wings

The fat in the Chicken Wings will render out during Air Frying and the Wings will be super crispy, so don’t worry about this being an oily mess. 🙂  That’s not to say that your fingers will be messy from the luscious sauce, while eating the Air Fryer Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Wings.

 

Add Egg White & Chili Paste to Bowl

Add Egg White & Chili Paste to Bowl

If you want an even spicier Air Fryer Spicy Bang Bang Chicken, add a little of the Chili Paste to the Egg White in your Mixing Bowl and Whisk together well.

 

Soak the Chicken Wings in the Egg Whites

Soak the Chicken Wings in the Egg Whites

Coat the Chicken Wings in the Egg White and set them aside while you make the Spicy Bang Bang Sauce.

 

Add the Sauce ingredients to a bowl

Add the Sauce ingredients to a bowl

Add all the Spicy Bang Bang Sauce ingredients to a bowl. The Sambal Oelek Chili Paste I use is wonderful. It adds a great pure Chili flavor, without other competing flavors. The Mae Ploy Chili Sweet Sauce is wonderful to have too.

I love to mix it with Barbecue Sauce and use on Chicken when I grill outside. We used to go fishing a lot in Florida and very often, I would take a bag of Chicken with the Marinade. As we fished, I would cook on our portable Old Smoky Charcoal Grill. It was so easy to set up and we always had a blast. Those were some fun days. Gosh, this makes me sad a bit. It is the one thing I miss after moving back to California from Florida. Our weekend fishing was so relaxing and peaceful.

 

Whisk together the Spicy Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients

Whisk together the Spicy Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients

Whisk up the Spicy Bang Bang Sauce really well and set aside while the Wings are cooking. The flavors will have a chance to marry and come together as one.

 

Remove Wings from Egg Whites and Toss in Potato Starch

Remove Wings from Egg Whites and Toss in Potato Starch

Use Silicone Spatulas, not your fingers to handle the wings and to help with the shaking and tossing of the Wings in the Air Fryer. You want to make sure that the Potato Starch does not gunk up and get sticky. You also don’t want to scratch your Air Fryer.

Properly Seasoned Air Fryer Basket

Properly Seasoned Air Fryer Basket

Please see my article on How to Prepare and Properly Season Your Air Fryer Basket. Using this method will help to prevent your Air Fryer Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Wings from sticking to the basket.

Make sure never to use Pam when you season your Air Fryer Basket. It will leave behind a coating, that is impossible to remove. Coconut Oil, Crisco, Canola Oil, all work well.

 

Place Wings in Air Fryer Basket

Place Wings in Air Fryer Basket

You do not need to Oil Mist your wings with Oil. The Skin of the Chicken is enough to get a nice and even cook, without adding additional Oil..

 

Toss the Wings a Few Times

Toss the Wings a Few Times

See how nice they have crisped!!! Make sure to shake and toss them several times during cooking. The coating stays on too! Wait about 5-10 minutes before the first shake, so that you give the coating a chance to stick on well.

 

The Wings will be Super Crisp

The Wings will be Super Crisp

The Air Fryer Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Wings will be nice and crisp. The Potato Starch, coupled with the Egg White, make for a delicious and a bit puffy Chicken Wing. Place the Chicken Wings into a Large Serving Bowl. Make sure it is big enough to toss the Wings with the Sauce.

They taste delicious even without any sauce at all! Another delicious Chicken Wing recipe is my Air Fryer Chinese Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings. They are super simple and pack a lot of flavor. They are less messy than these wings, as you will see in about a second.

 

Toss with the Spicy Bang Bang Sauce

Toss with the Spicy Bang Bang Sauce

Pour the Spicy Bang Bang Sauce over the Chicken Wings and mix to coat. They are messy, but oh so good. Think about making some an Asian Crunchy Noodle Salad, Asian Inspired Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes or Pressure Cooker Triple Coconut Rice as a side dish.

 

Air Fryer Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Wings

Gather up some napkins and get your eat on! Don’t forget to come up for air! Enjoy!

More Fantastic Asian Air Fryer Recipes to Make:

  • Air Fryer Chinese Salt and Pepper Pork Chops
  • Dim Sum Air Fryer Chinese Shrimp Toast
  • Air Fryer Chinese Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings
  • Grilled or Air Fryer Orange Turkey Burgers w/Orange Aioli

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  • Ultrean 8.5 Quart Air Fryer
  • J.A. Henckels Classic 8 inch Chef’s Knife
  • Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
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  • Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups
  • Rösle Stainless Steel Flat Whisk– a MUST have, probably my most used utensil
  • 3.5 Quart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl

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Air Fryer Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Wings

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Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian inspired
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 375kcal
Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

  • 16-20 pieces Chicken Wings
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons Sambal Oelek Ground Chili Paste
  • 3/4 cup Potato Starch
  • 2 Egg Whites

Recommended Products

Large Ultrean Air Fryer
Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
Rösle Stainless Steel Flat Whisk

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together Mayonnaise, Thai Sweet Chili Sauce and Garlic Chili Sauce and set aside.
  • Grease Air Fryer basket with Coconut Oil.
  • Pat dry chicken pieces and then place in a bowl with egg whites.  Coat well.
  • Remove Chicken Wings to a large bowl and toss with Potato Starch.  Using tongs, shake off excess Potato Starch and place Wings in Air Fryer.
  • Cook at 380 degrees for 25 minutes.  After 5 minutes, use a large silicone spoon to toss the Wings.  Repeat several more times. 
  • After 25 minutes, turn Air Fryer to 400 degrees and cook for 5 more minutes, shaking or turning often.
  • Place Chicken Wings in a large bowl and toss with Bang Bang Sauce.  Garnish with lots of chopped Scallions.

Notes

Serve with Coconut Rice.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Wings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 533mg23%
Potassium 442mg13%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 1797IU36%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Hi, I'm Jill. I'm a mom to Tonkinese cats and enjoy sharing restaurant quality meals, easily made at home. With my easy step by step photos and directions, new cooks will be able to follow along and cook like rock stars.

Comments

  1. Debby says

    November 30, 2022 at 3:46 pm

    Jill, I have a question.. I have tried the crispy honey garlic wings and they were great but did not include the egg whites..why the egg whites on these..?

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      January 17, 2023 at 3:29 pm

      Hi Debby. Try adding and see if you can tell a difference. 🙂 Jill

      Reply
  2. Meg Anderson says

    August 8, 2019 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars
    I can’t believe how crispy these are, and the sauce is just right, bringing a sweet heat. Quick and easy to make, too. These will be on the menu regularly.

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      August 8, 2019 at 8:28 pm

      Thank you, Meg. Jill

      Reply
      • Meg Anderson says

        August 18, 2019 at 1:28 pm

        I just might be making these tonight for the third time in, it would seem, a mere ten days. ? Yep, they’re that good.

        Reply
        • Jill Selkowitz says

          August 18, 2019 at 1:38 pm

          Wow, wonderful. I am glad you enjoy them so much! Jill

          Reply
  3. Jane says

    July 17, 2019 at 8:47 am

    How would I make this recipe with my new CrispLid?

    Reply
  4. Annette Weedin says

    July 16, 2018 at 4:06 pm

    Do you need to wisk the egg whites frothy before adding the chicken?

    Reply
  5. Liv says

    June 23, 2018 at 1:27 am

    5 stars
    These are great thank you! Only thing I would increase for my family would be a bit more chilli paste. Absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  6. Sharron Powers says

    February 16, 2018 at 6:29 am

    I don’t have an air fryer,,, could these be done in the oven?

    Reply
    • Liv says

      June 23, 2018 at 1:28 am

      Yes for sure. Just remember to turn, and it may take longer.

      Reply
  7. Michele says

    April 5, 2017 at 4:12 am

    This sounds delicious!! I’m wondering if you could use the same method for legs or thighs?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      April 5, 2017 at 6:42 pm

      Michele. You can use legs and thighs too! Jill

      Reply

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