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Air Fryer Chinese Galangal Chicken Wings

groups3 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 15 minsskilletCook: 14 minsscheduleTotal: 29 minsoutdoor_grillAir-fried
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5 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:57

Place 14 chicken wings in a large bowl to defrost, add 1 to 2 tsp of rock salt and rub for 1 minute while removing any feathers and odor. Rinse 2 to 3 times with cold water to wash away blood, then drain the wings thoroughly.

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Watch out

Vegetables or meats must be thoroughly drained before putting them into the air fryer, otherwise remaining water will cause hot oil to splatter.

Ingredients:Frozen Chicken Wings (mid-joints) (14 piece)Rock Salt (2 tsp)
Tools:strainerbowl
02
Preparation
00:01:55
warningStay safe

Wash hands and clean the countertop thoroughly after handling raw meat to avoid cross-contamination.

Ensure wings are dry and place in a bowl, add 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp galangal powder, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp sesame oil. Mix well with chopsticks and marinate for at least 15 minutes.

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Seasonings must be mixed thoroughly after adding, otherwise some chicken wings will lack flavor.

Ingredients:Frozen Chicken Wings (mid-joints)Shaoxing wine (1 tbsp)galangal powder (1 tsp)sugar (1 tsp)Salt (0.5 tsp)light soy sauce (1 tbsp)dark soy sauce (0.5 tsp)sesame oil (0.5 tsp)
Tools:bowlchopsticks
03
Preparation
00:05:55

Plug in the air fryer and preheat at 200°C for 3 minutes.

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Ensure the inside of the air fryer is clean and free of water or oil before preheating, otherwise it will smoke.

Tools:Air fryer
04
Active Cooking
00:06:18
warningStay safe

Be careful of steam burns when pulling out the hot basket and use heat-resistant gloves.

Take out 14 marinated chicken wings, arrange them neatly in a single layer on the air fryer tray without overlapping, push back into the air fryer, and air fry at 200°C for 12 minutes.

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Chicken wings must be arranged in a single layer and not overlapping, otherwise the overlapping parts will remain raw in the center while looking cooked on the outside.

Ingredients:Frozen Chicken Wings (mid-joints) (14 piece)
Tools:Air fryerchopsticks
05
Active Cooking
00:07:22
warningStay safe

Use tongs to flip the chicken wings and avoid touching the hot tray directly to prevent burns.

After 12 minutes, pull out the basket, flip each chicken wing over, push back into the air fryer and air fry for another 2 minutes until cooked through and golden crispy.

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Do not air fry for too long after flipping, otherwise the chicken wing skin will easily become too dry and burnt.

Ingredients:Frozen Chicken Wings (mid-joints)
Tools:Air fryertongs

groceryAll Ingredients

Frozen Chicken Wings (mid-joints)14 piece
Rock Salt2 tsp
Shaoxing wine1 tbsp
light soy sauce1 tbsp
galangal powder1 tsp
sesame oil0.5 tsp
dark soy sauce0.5 tsp
sugar1 tsp
Salt0.5 tsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

strainerbowlchopsticksAir fryertongs