AIR FRYER HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN WINGS (CRISPY STICKY SWEET & SAVORY)
These Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings are ultra crispy, sticky, sweet, and savory. Coated in a rich honey garlic glaze, they make the perfect appetizer or game day snack without deep frying.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing Bowl
- Saucepan
- Tongs
Ingredients
Chicken Wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings split and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon baking powder for extra crispiness
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Honey Garlic Sauce:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch slurry cornstarch + water (optional for thickening)
Instructions
Prep Wings:
- Pat chicken wings dry and place in a large bowl. Toss with baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Air Fry:
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C). Arrange wings in a single layer and cook for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through until crispy and golden.
Make Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, butter, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Thicken (Optional):
- Add cornstarch slurry if you want a thicker sticky glaze. Stir until glossy.
Coat Wings:
- Toss crispy wings in the warm honey garlic sauce until fully coated.
Serve:
- Serve immediately garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.
- Best served fresh and hot for maximum crispiness.