Air Fryer Honey Hot Wings (Oven Instructions Included)

2 lbs
21 min

Honey hot wings are always a crowd pleasure. I have included instructions for both the airfryer or fresh out of the oven.

If you like a little sweet and spicy, give these honey hot wings a try.

For the Wings

I recommend mixing the spices together in a small bowl, then pouring it over the chicken wings. This ensures the spice mixture is evenly distributed.


  • 2lbs chicken wings (split, tipped).
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (kosher salt, sea salt, etc)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika is preferred but regular is fine)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder (optional)


Toss all of these ingredients in a large bowl and massage the wings with the dry rub.


Honey hot wing sauce:


  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce (I used Franks Red Hot Sauce)
  • 3 tablespoons of butter, melted. I used salted but you can use unsalted butter.


I brushed some on the wings while they cooked and then boiled the sauce down for a few minutes before I poured over the wings.

Air Fryer Instructions

In an air fryer of 400F, you’ll need to cook them for about 16 minutes. I like to flip them halfway.


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Air Fryer Honey Hot Wings (Oven Instructions Included)
Recipe details
  • 2  lbs
  • Prep time: 5 Minutes Cook time: 16 Minutes Total time: 21 min
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Ingredients

  • 2lbs chicken wings (split, tipped). I made sure I bought them that way from Costco.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (kosher salt, sea salt, etc)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika is preferred but regular is fine)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder (optional)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce (I used Franks Red Hot Sauce)
  • 3 tablespoons of butter, melted. I used salted but you can use unsalted butter.
Instructions

In a large bowl, add the chicken wings and spices together. Massage with your hands so the dry rub evenly coats the wings.
In a small bowl melt the butter, add the hot sauce and honey. Stir until combined.
Air Fryer Instructions
Add the wings to the air fryer basket and cook them at 400F for 16 minutes, flipping halfway.
During the last 4-5 minutes, brush the wings with the hot honey sauce for sticky wings. Or pour the sauce over when they're cooked for saucy wings (see below).
While the wings are cooling, boil the sauce ingredients for a few minutes (3-5) to reduce it and pour over the wings.
Oven Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Arrange the chicken wings on the sheet pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway at the 22-25 minute mark.
During the last 10-15 minutes of bake time, brush the hot honey glaze over the wings for them to get sticky.
Want a more saucey wing? While the wings are cooling, boil the sauce ingredients for a few minutes (3-5) to reduce it and pour over the wings.
Tips
  • Be sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket, lay them in a single layer. This will help the air circulation to prevent uneven cooking and crispy air fried chicken wings as a result.
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