Asian Wings
Fish Sauce Lime HabaNANO Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the wings
• 2.5–3 lb chicken wings (flats and drums)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
Marinade
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1–2 tbsp habaNANO chili oil
• 1–2 tsp habaNANO seasoning (if using a dry blend)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado)
Optional garnish
• Extra lime wedges
• Chopped cilantro or green onion
• Extra drizzle of habaNANO chili oil
Instructions
1. Prep the wings
• Pat wings very dry with paper towels.
• Toss with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder so they’re lightly seasoned all over.
2. Make the marinade
• In a bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, honey, habaNANO chili oil, habaNANO seasoning, garlic powder
• Taste: it should be salty, tangy, sweet, and spicy. Adjust honey or lime if needed.
3. Marinate
• Add wings and marinade to a large bowl or zip bag, toss to coat evenly.
• Marinate in the fridge at least 2 hours, up to overnight. Flip halfway if you can.
4. Cook (oven or air fryer)
Oven method
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
• Arrange wings on the rack in a single layer, shaking off excess marinade.
• Bake 35–40 minutes, flipping once, until browned and cooked through (internal temp 175–185°F).
• For extra caramelization, broil 2–3 minutes at the end, watching closely.
Air fryer method
• Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Lightly oil the basket.
• Arrange wings in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
• Air fry 20–24 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway, until crisp and cooked through.
• For a deeper char, finish at 400°F for 3–5 minutes.
5. Finish and serve
• While hot, you can toss the wings with 1–2 extra teaspoons of honey plus a light drizzle of habaNANO chili oil if you want a glossy, sticky finish.
• Garnish with cilantro or green onion and serve with lime wedges and extra habaNANO on the side.
