Perfectly sweet and totally addictive, these honey garlic chicken wings are so quick and easy to cook in the air fryer. Perfectly tender and juicy, the honey garlic sauce has a spicy kick that is hard to resist!
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Let's be honest, there is never a bad time for wings, whether you are watching the game or enjoying a family feast, they are always a crowd pleaser!
These honey garlic chicken wings are seriously divine! Sweet and sticky, your only regret will be that you didn't make more!
I also love this recipe as it's cooked in the air fryer, so they take about half the time compared to oven baking and they are a much healthier option than deep frying.
These wings come out so perfectly tender and juicy, I just know you are going to love them!
Be sure to try my Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings and Garlic Parmesan Wings too!
How to make Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
- Gather your ingredients.
- Preheat the air fryer basket to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 2-3 minutes.
- Season chicken wings with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and paprika. This ensures your meal is seasoned throughout.
- Add chicken wings to the basket and cook for 20-25 minutes, shaking about every 7 minutes. Cook the wings until they are crispy and golden.
- Once done, remove the wings and place them in a large bowl.
- While the wings are cooking, combine butter, minced garlic, honey, vinegar, hot sauce, soy sauce, and ginger powder over medium-high heat. Stir together until butter is melted completely and all ingredients are combined.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken wings in the bowl and toss to ensure all the chicken is covered in the sauce. Serve and enjoy.
Can you use frozen wings?
You can use frozen wings in this recipe, but it's best to thaw them fully before seasonings and cooking. Let them thaw in the fridge overnight before using. Be sure to pat them dry before starting the recipe, this will remove excess water and help them to crisp up beautifully.
If you'd like to cook the wings from frozen, follow the tips in my Air Fryer Frozen Chicken wings post.
Can you oven bake them?
Ever since I first got my air fryer, I hardly bake wings in the oven anymore. They are so much quicker and get perfectly crispy whilst remaining flavorful and tender. If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake the seasoned wings at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for around 40 minutes before tossing in the sauce.
What do you serve them with?
These air fryer honey garlic chicken wings make for a great appetizer served with carrot and celery sticks and your favorite dips. I love to serve them with blue cheese sauce and ranch. You can also serve them as part of a larger meal with a side of fries and some veggies.
The sauce is also incredible, so serving this over some rice is also a great idea.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Pat the wings dry before seasoning for the best crispy texture.
- Air fryers can run slightly differently, so cooking times may vary. Allow 20 to 25 minutes for the wings to be cooked.
- I love to add a bit of hot sauce into the honey garlic sauce. Omit this is you don't like spicy foods, or add a little more in if you like your wings hot!
More Air Fryer Appetizers
- Air Fryer Fried Pickles
- Air Fried Toasted Ravioli
- Air Fryer Crispy Fried Shrimp
- Air Fryer Jerk Chicken Wings
Honey Garlic Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds chicken wings patted dry
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 2 teaspoons Black Pepper
- 2 teaspoons of Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer basket to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 2-3 minutes.
- Season chicken wings with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and paprika. Add chicken wings to the basket and cook for 20-25 minutes, shaking about every 7 minutes. Cook the wings until they are crispy and golden.
- Once done, remove the wings and place them in a large bowl.
- While the wings are cooking, combine butter, minced garlic, honey, vinegar, hot sauce, soy sauce, and ginger powder over medium-high heat. Stir together until butter is melted completely and all ingredients are combined.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken wings in the bowl and toss to ensure all the chicken is covered in the sauce. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Pat the wings dry before seasoning for the best crispy texture.
- Air fryers can run slightly differently, so cooking times may vary. Allow 20 to 25 minutes for the wings to be cooked.
- I love to add a bit of hot sauce into the honey garlic sauce. Omit this is you don't like spicy foods, or add a little more in if you like your wings hot!
jennifer says
The best wings I ever had and made!!!!
Tanya says
Thank you so much Jennifer! So glad you like the wings recipe 🙂