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firecracker chicken
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Firecracker Chicken Recipe

This air fryer firecracker chicken recipe turns out so good!! Just like a Panda Express or Yard House copycat version at home.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Keyword: air fryer, chicken wings, firecracker, spicy
Servings: 4
Author: Justine

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Ingredients

Firecracker Chicken Sauce

  • 1/3 cup hot sauce Franks was used
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes

Instructions

  • Lay chicken wings on a few paper towels to absorb moisture on the skins. Then put into a bowl with all ingredients under it (sauce will be made separate)
    A collection of raw chicken wings and drumsticks are laid out on a white paper towel on a rustic, white wooden table. The fresh chicken pieces are ready for preparation or cooking, and would be perfect as air fryer chicken wings when seasoned with a touch of baking powder.
  • Toss wings and seasonings together so all are well coated.
    Raw firecracker chicken wings, coated in flour, are perfect for turning into air fryer delights.
  • Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F for 5 minutes. Lay coated wings in without overlapping (so may need to do more than 1 batch). Spray tops lightly with olive oil. Close and cook for 10 minutes, flip to other side for another 7-8 minutes until browned.
    Firecracker chicken wings with seasoning sizzle in an air fryer basket lined with parchment paper.
  • Do this until all wings are done. In a bowl mix ingredients for the firecracker hot sauce. In a large bowl drizzle sauce over cooked wings and toss to coat nicely.
    Crispy firecracker air fryer chicken wings garnished with sesame seeds and parsley on a blue plate.
  • Can garnish with chopped cilantro, red chili flakes and sesame seeds.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1250mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg