Crispy air fried chicken wings tossed in a creamy spicy bang bang sauce served with a side of blue cheese, these bang bang wings are sure to get your taste buds going. This recipe takes all of the fan favorite flavors of bang bang shrimp and turned them into a decadent chicken wing version.
These irresistible bang bang chicken wings are perfect to serve as a game day snack. They are also great to make as a party appetizer or even a fun appetizer based family dinner. Wings always go great with pizza in my opinion and could serve as a delicious Friday night appetizer without having to order out from a restaurant.
This was inspired by my Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wing recipe on this site, and pairs well with this Cheeseburger Slider recipe.
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Ingredients
- chicken wings
- mayonnaise
- sweet Thai chili sauce
- garlic powder
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- blue cheese
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Add chicken wings in a single layer to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 380 degrees for 14 minutes, flipping the chicken wings halfway through.
- Step 2: Place the chicken wings skin side down in the air fryer and air fry an additional 7 minutes at 400 degrees.
- Step 3: In a medium or large mixing bowl mix mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Step 4: Toss wings in sauce until coated. Serve with blue cheese.
Hint: spray the air fryer basket with a cooking spray or use an air fryer liner to keep the chicken wings from sticking to the air fryer when cooking.
Substitutions
- Sweet Thai Chili Sauce - use sweet and sour sauce instead of sweet Thai chili sauce and add a little hot sauce for the slight spice typical in a bang bang sauce
- Chicken Wings - use fried shrimp instead of chicken wings for a seafood version
- Vegetarian - toss fried cauliflower in the bang bang sauce for a vegetarian version
Variations
- Bang Bang Shrimp - use fried shrimp instead of chicken wings for a bang bang shrimp version based on the Bonefish Grill classic
- Bang Bang Cauliflower - toss fried cauliflower in bang bang sauce
- Smoked Wings - cook the wings in the smoker to add a little smoky flavor to the appetizer
See this Bang Bang Shrimp version on my website!
Equipment
To create this recipe, you will need an air fryer and a large mixing bowl. If frying the wings, you will need a deep fryer. If baking, use a baking sheet.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Good for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing after cooking.
Top Tip
For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or chili powder to the sweet chili sauce mixture. There is already a good kick from the sweet Thai chili sauce but this will add a good amount of additional heat.
FAQ
Yes, chopped green onions are the perfect garnish for these delicious wings.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Place under the broiler for 3-5 miniutes until golden brown to get a crispy texture. Baking time may vary depending on size of wings. Follow directions on the package if you are not sure and always bake to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with these air fryer spicy bang bang chicken wings:
📖 Recipe
Bang Bang Chicken Wings
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 large bowl
Ingredients
- 24 frozen chicken wings
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sweet Thai Chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add chicken wings in a single layer to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 380 degrees for 14 minutes, flipping the chicken wings halfway through.
- Place the chicken wings skin side down in the air fryer and air fry an additional 7 minutes at 400 degrees.
- In a medium or large mixing bowl mix mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Toss wings in sauce until coated. Serve with blue cheese.
Notes
- save leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition
Food Safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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