Air Fryer Honey Roasted Turkey Wings
Description
Sticky, sweet, and golden-crispy Air Fryer Honey Roasted Turkey Wings ready in just 35 minutes. Juicy turkey wings glazed with honey, soy sauce, and warm spices — the easiest Thanksgiving-flavored dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
For the Wings:
- 2 lbs turkey wings, split at the joint
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Honey Glaze:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce, or tamari
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Pat turkey wings completely dry with paper towels.
- Toss wings with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours).
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 5 minutes.
- While preheating, whisk honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, Dijon, vinegar, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook 15 minutes at 380°F.
- Flip wings, brush with half the honey glaze, and cook another 10 minutes.
- Brush with remaining glaze and cook 5–10 more minutes until deeply caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds and parsley if desired.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Meat Thermometer
- Basting brush
Notes
- Pat wings dry for crispiest skin
- Don't overcrowd the basket — cook in batches if needed
- Glaze in stages to prevent burning
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm 165°F doneness
- Store leftovers up to 4 days refrigerated; reheat at 350°F in the air fryer for 4–5 minutes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 33gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 1522mgPotassium: 487mgFiber: 1gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 291IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 3mg