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Airfryer Crispy Chicken Wings

These easy air fryer chicken wings are lightly coated with seasoned rice flour for an irresistibly crispy crust, without baking soda or deep frying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Malaysian
Servings 4 (or two hungry people)

Equipment

  • Airfryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • 2 pieces baking paper To line the basket below and collect the oil drippings

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken wings
  • 2 tbsp light soya sauce
  • 4-5 tbsp rice flour or as needed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • 1-2 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken wings dry with kitchen paper. Make tiny slits in each piece of chicken. This allows the marinade to penetrate deeper.
  • Drizzle with light soya sauce and massage through.
  • Mix together the rice flour, salt, garlic powder and white pepper in a separate bowl.
  • Lightly dredge each wing until just coated. Shake off excess flour - you want a thin, even layer rather than a thick crust.
  • Let the coated wings rest for 15-20 minutes. This allows the coating to hydrate and cling better to the chicken.
  • Drizzle over the oil and toss gently until the wings are lightly coated.
  • Arrange the wings in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 190°C for about 22-28 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

Airfryer Crispy Chicken Wings - Quick FAQ

1. Why use rice flour instead of plain flour?
Rice flour produces a lighter, crunchier coating that stays crisp without becoming heavy.
2. How can I boost the flavour even more?
If you have time, brine the wings in salted water for up to two hours. Just pat the wings dry thoroughly before coating them with the rice flour mixture.
3. Why should I let the coated wings sit first?
Resting allows the flour to absorb a little moisture from the chicken so it adheres better. The coating is less likely to fall off during cooking and browns more evenly.
4. Can I use other seasonings?
Definitely. Smoked paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper or your favourite spice blend all work well. You can also use fish sauce instead of light soya sauce as the base marinade. This recipe is an excellent base that you can customise.
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