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21) Szechuan peppercorn spicy wings with scallions

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken wings split and tips removed
  • 1 tbsp Szechuan peppercorns toasted and ground
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Toss wings with cornstarch, salt, and oil until evenly coated.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange wings in a single layer; work in batches if needed.
  3. Cook 10 minutes, flip, then cook another 8–10 minutes until crisp and cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, whisk soy, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ground Szechuan peppercorns, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Toss hot wings in the sauce until glazed. Sprinkle scallions and sesame seeds before serving.