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Crispy Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

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Crispy chicken wings cooked in an air fryer and coated with a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic glaze. Perfect for quick meals, parties, and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey, preferably raw or wildflower
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) soy sauce, low sodium recommended
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced finely (or 1 teaspoon garlic paste)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) water
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Pat 2 pounds (900g) of chicken wings dry with paper towels.
  2. Toss wings in a medium bowl with 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  4. Place wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between each. Cook in batches if necessary.
  5. Air fry wings at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 10-12 minutes), until golden brown and crispy. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  6. While wings cook, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, water, and optional red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  7. Simmer the glaze in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
  8. Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl and pour the warm glaze over them. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  9. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.

Notes

[‘Pat wings dry thoroughly to ensure crispiness.’, ‘Use baking powder, not baking soda, to achieve crispy skin.’, ‘Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed.’, ‘Flip wings halfway through cooking for even crisping.’, ‘Toss wings with warm glaze to ensure it sticks well.’, ‘If glaze thickens too much, add a splash of water to loosen.’, ‘Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.’, ‘Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to refresh crispiness.’]

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Keywords: air fryer chicken wings, honey garlic wings, crispy chicken wings, easy chicken wings, sticky glaze wings, party wings, game day recipe

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