Description
These extra-crispy air fryer chicken wings are coated in a sticky, sweet-savory honey garlic glaze. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality crunch without deep-frying, making it a perfect weeknight dinner or late-night snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken wings extremely dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- Place wings in a large bowl and sprinkle with baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until every wing is evenly coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 10 minutes, then flip the wings and cook for another 5-8 minutes until deep golden brown and crispy (internal temperature 165°F).
- While wings cook, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Once the mixture bubbles, reduce heat to low and whisk in butter until melted and combined. Remove from heat immediately.
- Transfer crispy wings to a large bowl and pour the warm glaze over them.
- Toss quickly and gently to coat. Serve immediately with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Ensure wings are completely dry before seasoning to maximize crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. The glaze should be applied immediately before serving to maintain crunch. For a spicy version, add sriracha to the glaze. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 10-12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 25
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