easy char siu

A quick and tasty Chinese barbecue chicken wings recipe using an air fryer. These chicken wings have a sweet and savory sticky glaze outside, and tender and flavorful inside. Enjoy the wonderful flavor of char siu in chicken form!

Air Fried Char Siu Chicken Wings (Canh Ga Xa Xiu)

2½ lbs party wings (chicken wings

NOH Chinese Barbecue Char Siu Seasoning Mix

Chinese Five Spice Powder

black pepper

garlic powder

chicken bouillon powder

hoisin sauce

oyster sauce

all-purpose soy sauce

sesame oil

sugar

honey

water

Prepare the marinade

In a large bowl, whisk together NOH Char Siu spice packet, Chinese five-spice powder, ground black pepper, garlic powder, chicken powder, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar.

Marinate

Place your chicken wings in a large resealable plastic bag or large mixing bowl and pour the marinade over them, making sure that they are evenly coated. Seal the bag or cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least one hour, but preferably overnight.

Air fry

Preheat your air fryer to 300°F. Air fry the chicken wings for 20 minutes. Flipping halfway.

Finish with glaze

Prepare the glaze by mixing together honey and water until combined and use a pastry brush to brush onto the chicken wings. Air fry again until you get caramelization and a bit of charring on the outside (about 2-4 minutes).

If you love Chinese BBQ pork (char siu), you will love this BBQ chicken recipe. This shortcut uses store-bought Chinese barbecue seasoning mix.

Easy Char Siu / Chinese Barbecue Chicken Recipe with Spice Premix

lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred)

red pork seasoning dry mix

onion powder

soy sauce

Butterfly the chicken thighs

 This will make them lay flat and thin. Start by cutting meat away from the thigh bone (the thickest area). Then turn the knife at an angle to cut the meat horizontally without cutting all the way through. Fold over the flap for more surface area.

Mix ingredients and coat the chicken

In a large bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients. Add chicken and toss well, coating all pieces. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for best results.

Arrange the chicken: 

Cover a large baking sheet or roast pan with foil or parchment paper to reduce clean-up. Place a wire rack or roast pan on top. Lay chicken skin-side down without crowding.

Bake

 At 400°F, bake for 20 minutes. Flip and bake for another 20 minutes.

Broil

 On high, broil for 4-6 minutes to char the skin. For a beautiful shiny finish, brush with pan drippings or scallion oil.

Serve

 Pair with steamed rice and a vegetable side dish for a complete meal.

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Quick video of making char siu chicken.
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