Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Servings: 6
Calories:
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 1.5 lbs chicken wings flats and drums (wing tips removed)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1½ tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Pat the wings very dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Dry skin helps the wings crisp in the air fryer.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and baking powder.
- Toss the wings with the seasoning until evenly coated.
- Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Air fry at 400°F for 12–15 minutes, flip, then cook another 12–15 minutes until golden brown and crispy. For extra crispiness, cook an additional 2–3 minutes if desired.
- While the wings cook, add honey, soy sauce, butter, vinegar, ginger and garlic to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter melts and the sauce begins to simmer. If thickening, mix cornstarch with water and whisk it into the sauce. Simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss the hot wings in the sauce or brush the sauce over them. Serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutions
- Coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for gluten-free. Apple cider vinegar instead of rice vinegar. Maple syrup can replace honey.
- Celery sticks, carrot sticks, blue cheese or ranch dressing, air fryer fries, or coleslaw.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 4–5 minutes until hot and crisp again.
