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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings: Best Honey Garlic Recipe

  • Author: Rebecca
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

These crispy air fryer chicken wings with honey garlic glaze are a budget-friendly, healthier alternative to takeout. They offer restaurant-quality crunch without deep frying, ready in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 pounds chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (optional, for extra crispiness)
  • 1–2 tablespoons neutral oil (avocado or canola)
  • ½ cup honey
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2–3 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
  2. In a large bowl, toss wings with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder (if using) until evenly coated.
  3. Lightly spray wings with neutral oil.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
  5. Place wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap. Cook in batches if necessary.
  6. Air fry for 12 minutes, then flip wings and cook for another 12-13 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. While wings cook, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  8. Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl and pour glaze over them immediately.
  9. Toss wings with tongs to coat evenly in the glaze.
  10. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
  11. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

Ensure wings are completely dry before seasoning to maximize crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed. Glaze wings while they are hot to help the sauce adhere. For leftovers, re-crisp in the air fryer at 380°F for 3-4 minutes; do not microwave.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 6 wing
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 650
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Carbohydrates: 22
  • Protein: 28

Keywords: air fryer chicken wings, honey garlic wings, crispy chicken wings, easy appetizer, budget-friendly dinner, healthy takeout alternative

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