• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Delightful Plate
  • Vietnamese Recipes
  • Recipe Index
    • Recipe Index
    • Recipe Filter
  • Cookbook
  • Pantry
  • About
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Vietnamese Recipes
  • Recipe Index
  • Recipe Filter
  • Cookbook
  • Pantry
  • About
  • Contact
    • YouTube
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram
    • RSS
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Vietnamese Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • Recipe Filter
    • Cookbook
    • Pantry
    • About
    • Contact
    • YouTube
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram
    • RSS
  • ×

    Home » All Recipes » Appetizer and Side dish » Air Fryer Lemongrass Chicken Wings

    Air Fryer Lemongrass Chicken Wings

    Published: Jul 3, 2020 Updated: Dec 1, 2022 by Sophie 1 Comment

    1.5K shares
    • 1
    Jump to Recipe Jump to Video

    These savory and sticky chicken wings are cooked in the air fryer and then dressed with a fragrant garlic lemongrass sauce. Enjoy these as an appetizer or even a main dish with rice.

    air fried chicken wings coated with lemongrass sauce

    I consider these Vietnamese-style lemongrass chicken wings as an elaborated version of my fish sauce wings. They are just as easy to make while having more flavors and aromas. You can watch how to make this dish in the video below.

    Watch the Recipe Video

    Ingredients

    To make the wings more flavorful, toss them with spices before air frying. I use garlic powder, onion powder and five-spice powder. You can try other spices you have in your pantry.

    The sauce requires just some familiar ingredients in Vietnamese cooking:

    • aromatics: garlic, shallot, and lemongrass. Make sure to use only the white parts of lemongrass stalks since I’m sure you won’t like bits of the fibrous green parts in the sauce
    • fish sauce
    • honey
    • black pepper

    Air frying the wings

    chicken wings that have just been air fried

    We will need to air fry the wings twice. First, cook them at a low temperature to render out the fat. Then, increase the temperature to crisp up the wings. 

    Cooking time will depend on air fryer brands, how many wings you are cooking, how large they are, and how crispy you want them to be. My air fryer is the 220V Philips XXL, which can fit 1.5 lbs of chicken wings in the basket without overlapping.

    Prepare the sauce while the wings are in the air fryer, and all we need to do at the end is just tossing them with the sauce. If you want the chicken wings to retain as much crispiness as possible, toss very quickly.

    chicken wings with lemongrass sauce on a serving plate

    Detailed measurements and instructions to cook these lemongrass chicken wings in the air fryer are in the recipe card below. I like to eat them as an appetizer with some cucumber sticks on the side.

    Other Air Fryer Recipes to Try

    • Asian Pork Skewers (Air Fryer or Grill)
    • Air Fryer Fish Sauce Chicken Wings
    • Easy Grilled Mackerel Fillets (Air-fryer Adaptable)

    ⭐️ I’d love to hear what you think about the dish, so please feel free to leave a comment and a rating if you have tried it. New recipes are added every week so let’s connect on Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates. You can find my collection of Vietnamese recipes here.

    chicken wings coated with lemongrass sauce on a plate

    Air Fryer Lemongrass Chicken Wings

    These savory and sticky chicken wings are cooked in the air fryer and then dressed with a fragrant garlic lemongrass sauce. Enjoy these as an appetizer or even a main dish with rice.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Appetizers and Side dishes, Main Dish
    Cuisine: Vietnamese
    Keyword: air fryer, easy, party, quick
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 21 minutes
    Marinating Time (optional): 30 minutes
    Total Time: 56 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 311kcal
    Author: Sophie

    Ingredients

    US Customary – Grams

    For the Chicken Wings

    • 1.5 lbs chicken wings, cut into drumettes and flats, pat dry
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
    • 3/8 teaspoon five-spice powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    For the Sauce

    • 1/2 tablespoon minced shallots
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1/4-1/3 cup minced lemongrass, white parts only
    • 1½ tablespoons olive oil
    • 1½ tablespoons fish sauce
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat air fryer if recommended in the manual.
    • Place all ingredients for the chicken wings in a mixing bowl and mix to combine. If you have time, marinate at room temperature for 20-30 minutes (or several hours in the refrigerator). If not, it is fine to start cooking right away.
    • Place the chicken wings in the air fryer basket skin side up (without overlapping would be best). Cook at 350°F (or 180°C) for 15 minutes.
    • When time is up, open the basket and flip the wings or shake the basket. Increase the temperature to 400°F (or 200°C) and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip or shake and continue to air fry for another 2-3 minutes or until the wings are crispy to your liking.
    • While the wings are being cooked in step 4 above, prepare the sauce. Add oil to a saucepan or a deep pan over medium heat and sauté shallots until fragrant. Then add lemongrass and garlic, continue to sauté for about 2 minutes until lemongrass has reduced in volume and everything is fragrant.
    • Add fish sauce to the saucepan and the mixture will sizzle. Turn off the heat, add honey and black pepper then stir to combine. Adjust seasonings to taste.
    • After finishing air frying the wings, toss them with the sauce and serve right away.

    Video

    Notes

    Cooking time may vary depending on air fryer brands and how many wings you cook and how large they are. I use a 220V Philips XXL air fryer. If your air fryer is less powerful, you may need to experiment and increase cooking time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 889mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Comment & Rate below or Tag @delightfulplate on Instagram
    Liked our videos?Subscribe to our Youtube channel and cook along with us

    Related Posts:

    • Asian Pork Skewers (Air Fryer or Grill)
      Asian Pork Skewers (Air Fryer or Grill)
    • 15-minute Asian Glazed Salmon
      15-minute Asian Glazed Salmon
    • Vietnamese Lemongrass Roast Chicken
      Vietnamese Lemongrass Roast Chicken
    • Easy Grilled Mackerel Fillets (Air-fryer Adaptable)
      Easy Grilled Mackerel Fillets (Air-fryer Adaptable)
    Disclosure: Delightful Plate is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we use and trust.
    Copyright: All content and photos on Delightful Plate are copyright protected. Please do not use them without our written permission. Thank you.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kim

      February 23, 2021 at 1:12 pm

      Thank you for sharing your recipes, simple but packed full of authentic flavours. I made the Chao Tom already; delicious and cant wait to try this 😋.

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    About

    Hi, I'm Sophie! Delightful Plate is where I share authentic Vietnamese recipes that have been cooked in my family for years, as well as other Asian recipes and recipes inspired by ingredients and flavors from other cuisines. Read More…

    Never Miss A Recipe!

    Sign up and receive emails with free recipes once a month.

    BUY OUR EBOOK!

    real vietnamese homecooking cookbook
    Buy Now!

    Popular Recipes

    a plate of Vietnamese summer rolls (goi cuon)

    Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon)

    This Asian Steak Bites and Potatoes recipe features seared beef cubes and potatoes in a garlicky butter and soy-based sauce. It comes together in under 30 minutes and everything is cooked in just one pan. Easy weeknight dinner!

    Asian Steak Bites and Potatoes

    This scallop shrimp pasta with burst cherry tomatoes is perfect for not only quick and simple weeknight meals but also fancy date night dinners. It is so flavorful with sweetness from fresh seafood and umami from burst tomatoes.

    Scallop Shrimp Pasta with Burst Cherry Tomatoes

    This Vietnamese Pulled Pork Banh Mi features crispy bread, tender and flavorful pork, crunchy pickled vegetables and yummy sriracha mayo sauce. With the help of a slow cooker, this banh mi sandwich recipe is super easy to make.

    Slow Cooker Vietnamese Pulled Pork Banh Mi

    This baked shrimp toast features flavorful shrimp mixture on top of crispy bread. It is a quick and easy appetizer for parties, holidays or any occasions.

    Easy Baked Shrimp Toast

    Footer

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy

    Stay Connected

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates
    • Contact Form

    Other Contents

    • Google Web Stories