Best Air Fryer Honey Garlic Wings
Crispy air fryer chicken wings tossed in honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings separated into wingettes and drumettes
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Optional Garnishes
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Add the slurry, honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes to a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly for 3–4 minutes until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with flour, salt, pepper, and paprika until lightly coated. Shake off excess.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 4–5 minutes.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange wings in a single layer.
- Cook at 380°F for 20 minutes, turning wings halfway through, until browned and crispy.
- Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl and toss with the honey garlic sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
- These Best Air Fryer Honey Garlic Wings stay crispy while delivering bold flavor in every bite.
Notes
- Add extra red pepper flakes for heat