Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe with Kare Kare Sauce
Ingredients
For the wings
- 1 pound chicken wings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
- 2 egg whites
- ½ cup cornstarch or potato starch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ to 1 teaspoon salt
- Oil spray
For the kare kare sauce
- 1 tablespoon annatto oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon bagoong
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- ½ to ¾ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Pat the wings very dry with paper towels. Season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Let them sit for 20 minutes.
- Coat the wings with egg whites until lightly covered.
- In a bowl, mix the cornstarch or potato starch, baking powder, and salt. Dredge the wings in the starch mixture, shaking off any excess. Let them sit for 15 minutes so the coating can hydrate and stick better.
- Heat the annatto oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Add the bagoong and cook for about 30 seconds. Stir in the peanut butter and 1/2 cup chicken broth until smooth. Add broth as needed to loosen the sauce, or simmer a little longer to thicken it.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Arrange the wings in a single layer, then spray the wings lightly with oil.
- Air fry at 370°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Increase the heat to 410°F and air fry for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- Toss the crispy wings with the kare kare sauce right before serving, or serve the sauce on the side as a dip. Serve with extra bagoong if desired.
Nutrition
Serving1 servingCalories690 kcalCarbohydrates32 gProtein42 gFat42 gSaturated Fat11 gPolyunsaturated Fat9 gMonounsaturated Fat17 gCholesterol173 mgSodium2025 mgPotassium480 mgFiber3 gSugar3 gVitamin A180 IUVitamin C2 mgCalcium53 mgIron3 mg