Air Fryer Hot Honey Wings

Here's your ultimate guide for making the most delicious crispy air fryer hot honey wings! If you're a fan of finger-licking good chicken wings with a sweet and spicy kick, then this recipe for hot honey chicken wings is a must-try.

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

🛒 Ingredients

You'll find a complete list of ingredients with amounts in the recipe card below. But before we get to the full recipe, here are a few notes about the ingredients.

• chicken wings: Buy wings that have been split into wingettes and drumettes with the tips removed, if you can.
• poultry seasoning mix: This is a versatile seasoning mix that I use for many chicken recipes. It's a simple combination of sea salt or Kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder. Absolutely delicious!
• baking powder: a "secret" ingredient for the crispiest chicken wings! Use gluten-free baking powder to keep this recipe gluten-free.
• hot honey: see my easy homemade recipe for hot honey.

🔪 How to make the best hot honey wings

Quick and easy to make!

1. Start by making hot honey and set it aside. You can make this a long time in advance, as it will last for up to 6 months.
2. Combine the poultry seasoning ingredients. This spice mix can also be made ahead of time.
3. Pat the wings dry, then transfer them to a large bowl.
4. Toss the wings with poultry seasoning, then with baking powder, then arrange in a single layer in your air fryer basket. You will probably have to cook the wings in batches.
5. Air fry for 7 - 10 minutes, then use tongs to flip the wings over. Continue cooking for a few more minutes or until the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F. on an instant-read thermometer. Air frying times will depend on the type of air fryer you have. Some cook much more quickly than others.
6. When fully cooked, toss with hot honey to coat the wings. Serve hot.

For Oven-Baked Hot Honey Wings: follow the instructions above, arranging the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400°F. for 20 minutes, use tongs to flip the wings over, and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the thickest parts of the wings have reached 165°F. Remove to a bowl, toss with hot honey and serve hot.

👍🏼 Helpful Tips

• Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket: An air fryer is like a mini convection oven. You need the air to circulate around the wings for them to cook properly.
• Sort the pieces: It's best to sort the wings into drumettes and wingettes and cook them separately so they cook evenly.
• Be "Food Safe" and use a meat thermometer: Check the temperature of the thickest part of the wings before serving. It should register 165°F. on an instant-read meat thermometer.

❓Reader's Questions

🔁 Possible Variations

Hot Honey Old Bay Wings: Toss the wings with Old Bay seasoning instead of homemade poultry seasoning, then drizzle with hot honey.

🍽 What to serve with hot honey wings

Whenever I serve hot wings, I like to serve something cool and refreshing to balance out the heat of the wings.

1. Celery sticks go well with Honey Garlic Chicken Wings or Old Bay Chicken Wings. Their crisp crunch is a classic accompaniment to any hot wings, including these hot honey wings.
2. Carrot sticks: Similar to celery, carrot sticks provide a refreshing crunch to balance out the spiciness of hot wings. Plus, they add a pop of color to your plate.
3. Sweet potato fries: If you're looking for something more substantial to serve with hot wings fries are a popular choice. They're crispy and salty, and their mild flavour provides a nice contrast to the bold flavors of the wings.
4. Beer: A cold beer is a classic beverage choice to pair with hot wings. The bitterness of the beer can help cut through the spiciness of the wings and provide a refreshing palate cleanser. If you're not a fan of beer, you might like one of these 9 fruity mocktails instead!

⏰ Storage Instructions

Time to fire up the air fryer, grab some napkins, and dive into this lip-smacking recipe!

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📖 Recipe

Hot Honey Wings

Deliciously crispy hot honey chicken wings recipe! These hot honey wings are sweet, spicy, packed with flavour and make a tasty appetizer or game-day snack.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 24 pieces

Calories: 68kcal

Author: Elaine

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Equipment

Air Fryer

tongs

mixing bowls

instant read meat thermometer

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 lbs chicken wings, split, tips removed
• ▢ 2 teaspoon sea salt or Kosher salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 1 to 2 tablespoons baking powder, gluten-free if necessary
• ▢ ½ cup hot honey

Instructions

• Start by making 1 cup of hot honey and set it aside. You can make this well in advance, as it will last for up to 6 months.
• Combine the poultry seasoning ingredients. This spice mix can also be made ahead of time.
• Pat the wings dry, then transfer them to a large bowl. Toss the wings with poultry seasoning, then with baking powder.
• Arrange in a single layer in your air fryer basket. You will probably have to cook the wings in batches. It's best to sort the wings into drumettes and wingettes and cook them separately so they cook evenly.
• Air fry for 7 - 10 minutes, then use tongs to flip the wings over. Continue cooking for a few more minutes or until the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F. on an instant-read thermometer. Air frying times will depend on the type of air fryer you have. Some cook much more quickly than others.
• When fully cooked, remove to a bowl and toss with hot honey to coat the wings. Serve hot.

Notes

Refrigerate leftover wings promptly. They should not be left at room temperature for more than two hours. Store them in a covered container in the fridge and they'll keep for 3 to 4 days.

To reheat chicken wings, place them in the air fryer basket that you've sprayed with oil, set the temperature to 350°F. and check after 4 to 5 minutes to make sure they're heated through. Since the wings have been coated with hot honey, they will be sticky and may scorch. You may wish to line your air fryer basket with parchment paper.

Freeze cooked chicken wings in a single layer, then once frozen, transfer to a resealable freezer bag or an airtight container. When you're ready to serve them, thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat in your air fryer at 350°F. for about 4 to 5 minutes.

For Oven-Baked Hot Honey Wings: follow the instructions in the recipe, arranging the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400°F. for 20 minutes, use tongs to flip the wings over, and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the thickest parts of the wings have reached 165°F. Remove to a bowl, toss with hot honey and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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