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Crispy Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
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Crispy Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Achieve restaurant-quality crunch without the mess of deep frying. These chicken wings use a secret baking powder technique to ensure the skin becomes perfectly crispy in the air fryer. Coated in a sticky, aromatic honey garlic glaze with hints of fresh ginger and soy sauce, these wings are the ultimate crowd-pleasing protein for game days or quick, gourmet weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Chicken Wings, split into flats and drums
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 2 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp Green onions, sliced for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  2. Pat the chicken wings extremely dry using paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.
  3. In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
  5. Cook for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even browning.
  6. While wings cook, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  7. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until the sauce thickens.
  8. Once the wings are crispy, remove them from the air fryer and toss them in the honey garlic glaze.
  9. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Ensure the wings are patted completely dry before seasoning, as excess moisture prevents crisping. For extra crispy wings, leave them uncovered in the refrigerator for an hour before air frying. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.