8 Chinese Fried Chicken Wings That’ll Make You Skip Takeout Forever

Who needs delivery when you can make restaurant-quality Chinese fried wings at home? These 8 recipes cover every craving—from sticky-sweet to tongue-tingling spicy—and they’re all stupidly easy. Your air fryer’s about to get a workout.

1. Sticky Honey Garlic Wings That Put Buffets to Shame

These wings are the love child of caramelized sugar and garlic. Perfect for when you want that glossy, finger-licking sauce without the takeout markup.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Cornstarch, for dusting

Instructions:

1. Toss wings in cornstarch, shake off excess, and fry at 375°F until golden (12-15 mins).
2. Simmer garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and vinegar in a pan until syrupy.
3. Toss fried wings in sauce. Serve with extra napkins—you’ll need them.

Pro tip: Double the sauce. You’ll want to drizzle it on rice, fries, or honestly, your bare hands.

2. Sichuan Numbing Wings That’ll Make Your Lips Dance

These aren’t just spicy—they’re *alive*. Sichuan peppercorns bring that signature tingle, while chili oil delivers the heat. FYI, your taste buds won’t know what hit them.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs wings
• 2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
• 3 tbsp chili crisp
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp five-spice powder
• Peanut oil, for frying

Instructions:

1. Fry wings until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
2. Mix chili crisp, soy sauce, sugar, and five-spice in a bowl.
3. Toss wings in sauce, then sprinkle with ground peppercorns. Brace yourself.

Serve with ice-cold beer to tame the fire. Or don’t—live dangerously.

3. Salt & Pepper Wings That Are Better Than Any Bar’s

Simple? Yes. Boring? Never. These Cantonese-style wings rely on fried garlic and scallions for flavor bombs in every bite.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs wings
• 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 tsp MSG (trust me)

Instructions:

1. Fry wings until golden. Remove from oil.
2. In the same oil, fry garlic until golden-brown (30 secs—watch closely!).
3. Toss wings with garlic, scallions, salt, pepper, and MSG. Devour immediately.

Bonus: Swap white pepper for black pepper if you want less heat but all the aroma.

4. Orange Chicken Wings (Because Why Just Eat Them Over Rice?)

All the tangy-sweet goodness of Panda Express, but with actual crispy skin. These wings are *chef’s kiss* for orange chicken addicts.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs wings
• 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh, not from concentrate!)
• 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

Instructions:

1. Fry or bake wings until crispy.
2. Simmer orange juice, hoisin, honey, zest, and vinegar until thickened.
3. Glaze wings and broil for 2 mins to caramelize. Warning: Addictive.

Pair with steamed broccoli to feel ~virtuous~ about eating six wings in one sitting.

5. Crispy Five-Spice Wings That Taste Like Takeout (But Better)

Five-spice powder = instant depth. These wings taste like they’ve been marinated for days, but the magic happens in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs wings
• 2 tsp five-spice powder
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Toss wings with soy sauce, sesame oil, five-spice, and cornstarch.
2. Air-fry at 400°F for 20 mins (flip halfway).
3. Sprinkle with extra five-spice before serving. Boom—flavor town.

No air fryer? Bake at 425°F on a rack for crispiness.

6. General Tso’s Wings for When You Want That Sweet Heat

Spicy, sweet, and sticky—just like the classic dish, but with more crunch. These wings are your party’s MVP.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs wings
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Fry wings until golden. Drain.
2. Whisk sauce ingredients in a pan, simmer until thick.
3. Toss wings in sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds if you’re fancy.

Pro move: Add a splash of Shaoxing wine to the sauce for extra depth.

7. Black Bean Garlic Wings That Pack Umami Punch

Fermented black beans and garlic = flavor magic. These wings are savory, funky, and utterly irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs wings
• 2 tbsp fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 scallion, sliced

Instructions:

1. Fry wings until crispy. Set aside.
2. Sauté garlic and black beans in 1 tbsp oil until fragrant.
3. Add oyster sauce and sugar, toss with wings. Top with scallions.

Serve with rice to soak up every last drop of sauce.

8. Sweet & Sour Wings That Actually Taste Like Real Food

No neon-red sauce here. These wings balance pineapple juice, vinegar, and soy sauce for a grown-up sweet & sour that doesn’t taste like candy.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs wings
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 red bell pepper, diced

Instructions:

1. Fry wings. Drain.
2. Simmer pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce until thick.
3. Add bell pepper, cook 2 mins, then toss with wings.

Add pineapple chunks if you want that classic takeout vibe (but better).

There you go—8 ways to upgrade your wing game without leaving the house. Whether you’re team sticky-sweet or all about that spice, one of these will become your new obsession. Now go forth and fry like nobody’s watching.