Chinese chicken wings recipe

5 from 31 votes

Discover the secret to crispy Chinese chicken wings made in the oven. No deep frying required, just deliciousness with every bite.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American Chinese, Chinese

Keyword: Chinese chicken wings

Servings: people

Preheat oven to 450°F (425°F convection oven).
Pat dry the chicken wings and toss them with baking powder, garlic powder, and white pepper in a large mixing bowl.
Prepare a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper and a wire rack on top. Lightly spray with oil. Place the wings on the wire rack with some space in between. Bake for 30-40 minutes total, rotating the sheet pan halfway through baking.
In the meantime, prepare the aromatics (scallions, garlic, ginger, chili peppers) and set them aside on a plate. Combine the chicken wing seasonings from five spice powder to coarse salt in a small bowl.
In the last 2-3 minutes while the wings are still baking, preheat a large sauté pan with oil. When hot, lower the heat to medium. Sauté the white scallion parts, garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and ½ tsp salt until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the ingredients.
Once the wings are out of the oven, add them directly to the sauté pan and toss briefly for 30 seconds to coat.
Transfer the wings to a large serving plate. Sprinkle the chicken wing seasonings, 1 tsp at a time, until you reach your desired spice level. Toss to combine. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges on the side. Serve hot and immediately.

For air frying the wings: Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes on the first side and 8 to 10 minutes on the second side.
Why use baking powder? It breaks down proteins in the chicken skin, draws out moisture, and creates a crackly, crispy surface.
Storage and Reheat: Store the wings with aromatics in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 425°F for 8 to 10 minutes or air fry at 400°F for 6 minutes.