Air Fryer Crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings

First, preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C). Next, lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Now, prepare the chicken wings: Dry the chicken wings thoroughly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. In a small bowl, mix together baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika to create a seasoning blend. Place the chicken wings into a large resealable plastic bag, pour in the seasoning blend, and seal the bag. Shake vigorously until all wings are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.

Remove excess seasoning blend from the chicken wings and repeat the process until all wings are coated.

Transfer the chicken wings to the prepared air fryer basket and cook in the preheated air fryer for 22-23 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time.

While the wings are cooking, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine vinegar, pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, Sriracha, and sesame oil. Stir the mixture well to combine and bring it to a boil. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In another small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and quickly whisk until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it out with a little water.

Increase the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and continue cooking the wings until they are crispy and golden brown, about 2 more minutes.

Transfer the cooked wings to a large bowl and pour in the prepared sauce. Toss the wings gently until they are evenly coated with the sauce. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds before serving hot.