Air Fryer Honey Garlic Wings
Description
Crispy air fryer honey garlic wings tossed in a sticky, honey-forward garlic sauce. Ready in 25 minutes with no deep frying — and they reheat crispy.
Ingredients
Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder, aluminum-free
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
To Serve
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with the cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated with a thin, even film.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3–5 minutes.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in the basket, working in two batches if needed. Air fry 20–24 minutes, flipping at 10 minutes, until deep golden and crisp. Internal temperature should read at least 165°F; 175–185°F gives better texture.
- While the wings cook, combine the honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer 3–4 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
- Transfer the hot wings to a large bowl, pour over the warm sauce, and toss to coat. Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Equipment
- Parhcment Paper, optional
- Cooking Spray, optional
Notes
- Do not sauce the wings before air frying — honey burns well below 400°F.
- Baking powder, not baking soda.
- For extra-thick sauce, whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch into 1 tablespoon cold water and stir into the simmering sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 24gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1214mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 279IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 2mg