Air Fried Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Air Fried Honey Garlic Chicken Wings - wings tossed with baking powder and air-fried until crisp, then coated in a soy sauce, honey, and brown sugar glaze.

Why You'll Love Air Fried Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Baking powder dries the wing skin so the air fryer crisps them without any oil. The sauce is just butter, garlic, soy sauce, honey, and brown sugar, reduced until sticky. No deep frying, no mess.

Tips and Tricks

• Pat wings dry before coating for maximum crispiness.
• Baking powder helps create crispy skin without frying.
• Flip halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.

Variations

• Add fresh grated ginger to the sauce for warmth and spice.
• Toss with crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
• Use maple syrup instead of honey for a different sweetness.

Substitutions

• Tamari for gluten-free soy sauce.
• Drumettes or boneless wings instead of whole wings.
• Coconut oil instead of butter for dairy-free option.

Best Served With

• Celery and carrot sticks
• Blue cheese or ranch dressing
• Steamed jasmine or fried rice
• Cold beer or citrus cocktail

How to Store Leftovers

• Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to regain crispiness.

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Air Fried Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

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Crispy, juicy chicken wings coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce made easy in the air fryer. No deep frying, no mess, just perfectly glazed wings every time.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Asian Inspired

Calories: 559

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound 900g whole chicken wings, cut
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon garlic minced
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 5 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 2 scallions thinly sliced for garnish

Equipment

• Air fryer (large enough for a single layer of wings)
• Saucepan
• Large Mixing Bowl

Method

 

1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Pat wings dry with paper towels. Toss wings with baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.
2. Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket with space between each. Air-fry for 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
4. Add soy sauce, honey, and brown sugar to the pan. Reduce sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly.
5. Add the cooked wings to the saucepan and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with scallions before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 559kcalCarbohydrates: 128gProtein: 16gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 12104mgPotassium: 503mgFiber: 3gSugar: 107gVitamin A: 243IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 592mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Storage: The wings are crispest right out of the fryer, the sticky sauce softens the skin as it sits. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3 days; reheat in the air fryer or a hot oven to bring some crunch back, the microwave will leave them soft.

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