Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Name: Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/3 cup coconut aminos; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 garlic clove (minced); 1/2 inch fresh ginger (grated); 2 tablespoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Published: May 12, 2021 · Updated: Jul 31, 2023 by Sarah Hill · This post may contain affiliate links.

These Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings are the perfect party appetizer or game-day food. They are ready to enjoy in just over 30 minutes.

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A tray of honey garlic chicken wings topped with green onions.

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🥘Ingredients and Substitutions
🔪Instructions
💭Recipe FAQs
👩🏻‍🍳Chef Tips
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These air fryer honey garlic wings are the perfect appetizer for your summer cookout and game day get-together or they make an easy family dinner served alongside sweet potato fries and your favorite salad.

The honey is the key to the sweetness of this recipe and it thickens the sauce which allows it to stick perfectly to the wings. If you are a fan of sweet and spicy, check out my Sweet Chili Chicken Stir Fry.

🥘Ingredients and Substitutions

Ingredients in honey garlic chicken wings.

Chicken wings- use skin-on chicken wings that are already cut. If you can't find these, you can cut the wing tips yourself.
Coconut aminos- soy sauce or tamari also work.
Garlic- along with garlic powder, you will also use fresh garlic cloves for the glaze.
Ginger- you can use fresh ginger or ginger paste.
Honey- agave or maple syrup can both be used instead of honey but will give the wings a different flavor profile.

See the recipe card below for the remaining ingredients and quantities.

🔪Instructions

Step 1: Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel, then add wings to a large bowl and season with spices. Mix with hands until wings are fully coated with the spices.

Step 2: Add the wings to the air fryer tray or basket. Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through.

Step 3: While the wings are cooking, make the sauce by combining all of the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, turn down the heat to low and simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly.

Step 4: Once finished cooking, add the wings to a large bowl, pour the sauce over top and toss with tongs to coat the wings with the sauce.

Chicken wings topped with scallions and sesame seeds.

💭Recipe FAQs

How do I make sure my honey garlic wings are crispy?

Make sure you pat the wings dry. Moisture will keep the wings from getting crispy.

Can I make honey garlic chicken wings in the oven?

Yes, the wings can be made in the oven. Preheat to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and top it with a wire rack. Place the wings on the rack and cook for 20-25 minutes until it reaches 165 degrees F. Pour the glaze on top after cooking and enjoy.

Can I make the chicken wings ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the wings ahead of time and store them in the fridge. Reheat them in the oven or in the air fryer.

👩🏻‍🍳Chef Tips

Before you season the chicken, pat the wings down with a paper towel to keep them crispy.
Don't overcook the wings or they will become dry and tough.
Make sure the sauce has thickened slightly before pouring over the wings to ensure it sticks.
Check out my tips on How to Reheat Leftover Wings!
Store the wings in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. You can also freeze the wings in a freezer-safe container or bag. Cool the wings completely before freezing and freeze them without the sauce. When you are ready to eat, defrost the wings in the fridge and reheat in the air fryer or oven at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes.