Description
Crispy, tender chicken wings with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze made in the air fryer. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wing sections (thawed, see notes)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust according to your preferred spice level)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Wings: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the wings evenly with the olive oil mixture.
- Cook the Wings: Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Air fry for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the wings are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: While the wings are cooking, combine honey, hot sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and chili powder in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes until the mixture is heated through. Remove from heat and let the sauce thicken. Adjust hot sauce amount based on your spice preference.
- Coat the Wings: Transfer the cooked wings to a large bowl. Pour the hot honey glaze over the wings and toss gently to coat them evenly.
- Serve: Arrange the glazed wings on a platter and garnish with chopped green onions (if desired). Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a less spicy version, reduce the amount of hot sauce in the glaze.
- These wings are perfect with a side of ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
