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Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Wings Recipe

Made from scratch, air fryer hot honey chicken wings are a must-have appetizer! Sweet and spicy, these are a real crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 214 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings about 20-24 wings
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 6 dried Guajillo chili peppers seeded and deveined
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons ground paprika
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 3 limes juiced
  • 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
For Serving (Optional):
  • blue cheese dressing
  • Carrot and celery sticks
  • chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken wings in a medium bowl. Season them with salt and pepper and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix until evenly combined.
  2. Preheat Air Fryer to 390°F. Place the wings in one layer on the air fryer rack and cook, working in batches if needed, for 20-25 minutes, or until crispy and 165°F internally.
  3. While the chicken cooks, make the sauce. In a small saucepan, add the guajillo chilis with the water and let boil for 6 minutes.
  4. Pour the chilis and water left in the saucepan into a blender. Add the garlic, onion, paprika, orange juice, lime juice, and vinegar. Blend until smooth. Use a strainer to make sure you remove any pieces of chili so it is completely smooth.
  5. In a medium saucepan, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Let it heat up and pour the sauce into the pan and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens a bit, about 10 minutes. While it's heating up, add in the honey and additional salt and pepper to taste. Mix until combined.
  6. Remove the chicken wings from the air fryer and place them into a large mixing bowl. Pour the sauce on top and toss until evenly covered.
  7. Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing, carrots and celery, and garnished with cilantro, if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store hot honey chicken wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To air fry these wings from frozen, set the air fryer to 400°F and cook for 25 minutes, or until 165°F internally. To bake from frozen, set the oven to 400°F and bake for 1 hour.
  • Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3wings Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 632mg (26%) Potassium 254mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1691IU (34%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 214

% Daily Value*

Serving 3wings
Calories 214kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 632mg 26%
Potassium 254mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1691IU 34%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.