Air fryer honey garlic wings are a mouthwatering combination of crispy and tender, thanks to the air fryer. The wings are coated in a luscious glaze made from honey, garlic, lime, and soy sauce, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
When asked what their favorite thing to make in the air fryer is, many people say chicken wings. And I can see why!
They are quick, easy, and delicious. I have done buffalo wings and these air fried honey garlic wings. And these are just sticky yummy delicious.
They have a sweetness from the honey that caramelizes, paired with brightness from fresh lime juice and umami from the soy sauce. Delicious.
Ingredients
- Chicken wings
- Olive oil
- Garic powder
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Lime
Why make chicken wings in the air fryer
Crispy - Chicken wings in the air fryer get nice and crispy without having to deep fry in oil
Fast - The chicken wings cook up pretty quickly in the air fryer. These are ready after only 20-22 minutes of cook time.
Delicious - I love the sticky glaze on these! However, you can also make other flavors like air fryer buffalo wings.
Customization ideas
You can easily swap out maple syrup or brown sugar for the honey.
You can also add more flavorings and spices to the wings as you want. For a spicy kick, add some gochujang, sambal oelek, or simply some red pepper flakes.
How to serve the chicken wings
I love serving the honey garlic chicken wings with so many other foods! I think they are incredibly delicious with sesame rice, air fryer edamame, and air fryer shishito peppers.
Recipe tips
- If you have full chicken wings, you will want to separate the drum from the wingette piece before cooking.
- Watch the chicken wings carefully to make sure they don't burn. The honey will get dark and caramelized in the air fryer.
- All air fryers cook differently. Adjust cooking times as needed.
How to make air fryer honey garlic wings
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F.
Add the olive oil and garlic powder to a large bowl and stir to combine.
Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels, then add to the bowl and stir to coat wings in olive oil mixture.
Place in air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F. Flip, and cook for an additional 7 minutes.
While chicken wings cook, mix together soy sauce, honey, and juice from half a lime.
Add chicken wings to the bowl and stir to coat.
Place back in the air fryer basket.
Cook an additional 3-5 minutes.
Enjoy!
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- Air fryer whole chicken
- Air fryer caprese chicken
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Wings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken wings
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- ½ lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F.
- While air fryer preheats, in a large bowl, add the olive oil and garlic powder and stir to combine. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and add to the bowl. Stir to coat.
- Place the chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F, then flip and cook an additional 7 minutes.
- In another bowl, add the soy sauce, honey, and juice from ½ a lime. Stir to combine.
- Add wings to the bowl, and stir to coat. Return chicken wings to air fryer and cook an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Plate and enjoy.
Notes
- If you have full chicken wings, you will want to separate the drum from the wingette piece before cooking.
- Watch the chicken wings carefully to make sure they don't burn. The honey will get dark and caramelized in the air fryer.
- All air fryers cook differently. Adjust cooking times as needed.
Nutrition
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