Description
These Honey BBQ Wings are crispy, flavorful chicken wings coated in a sweet and tangy honey barbecue sauce. Cooked to perfection in the air fryer, they offer a deliciously easy snack or meal option ready in just 30 minutes. The combination of honey and BBQ sauce creates a beautifully sticky glaze, while the air fryer ensures the wings stay juicy inside with a crisp exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Honey BBQ Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F and allow it to fully preheat to ensure even cooking and crispy skin on the wings.
- Season the Wings: Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until fully coated. This step helps the seasoning stick and promotes crispiness.
- Cook the Wings Initially: Arrange the wings in a single layer inside the air fryer basket to allow hot air to circulate evenly. Cook for 15 minutes to start crisping the wings.
- Prepare the Honey BBQ Sauce: While the wings are cooking, mix the honey and barbecue sauce together in a small bowl to combine the sweet and tangy flavors.
- Coat the Wings in Sauce: After the first cook, carefully remove the wings and toss them thoroughly in the honey BBQ sauce, ensuring each wing is well-coated for maximum flavor.
- Cook the Wings Again: Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper to prevent sticking, then place the sauced wings back inside. Air fry for an additional 5-7 minutes to caramelize the glaze and finish cooking them through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the wings rest a few minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken slightly and to avoid burning your mouth from the hot glaze.
Notes
- For crispier skin, pat the wings dry with paper towels before tossing with oil and seasoning.
- Line the air fryer with parchment paper when cooking sauced wings to reduce mess and sticking.
- Adjust the cooking time slightly if your air fryer model varies in power.
- Serve with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing for a classic pairing.
- Leftover wings can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispiness.
