Hot Honey Chicken Wings

This Hot Honey Chicken Wings recipe is made by seasoning wings, air frying until crispy, then tossing in a spicy honey sauce. A crowd-pleasing appetizer with simple ingredients and maximum flavor.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Servings:

Calories: 408kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

Chicken Wings:

2 lbs chicken wings
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1-2 teaspoons baking powder adjust to preference
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt
Black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Olive oil

Honey Hot Chicken Wing Sauce:

¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup hot sauce adjust based on preferred spice level
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning adjust to taste, I use Slap Ya Mama but you can use your favorite

Optional Garnishes:

chopped fresh parsley
green onions
sesame seeds

Instructions

Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. In a large clean bowl, toss the wings with garlic powder, onion powder, baking powder (1-2 teaspoons), smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until they are all evenly coated. Adjust baking powder quantity to preference.
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
Lightly brush or spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and then place the seasoned chicken wings in the basket in a single layer. Make sure they're not overcrowded.
Cook the wings in the preheated air fryer for 25-30 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking to ensure even crisping.
While the wings are cooking, prepare the Honey Hot Chicken Wing Sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once it's melted, stir in the hot sauce, honey, and Slap Ya Mama seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes and stir occasionally, until it reaches your preferred thickness.
Once the wings are done cooking, transfer them to a large mixing bowl and then pour the hot honey sauce over the golden brown wings and toss them until they are evenly coated.
Serve your delicious wings immediately with extra sauce, ranch, blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.

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Notes

Making a Double Batch: Adjust the quantities of ingredients accordingly to make a larger batch to accommodate a larger gathering or event. Just be sure to cook the chicken wings in batches in the air fryer.

Don't Overcrowd: The key to crispy wings in the air fryer is to make sure there's plenty of space around the wings.

Adjust to Your Spice Level: You can easily adjust the spiciness by choosing a milder sauce, using less hot sauce, or if you like it hot, feel free to add more!

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