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Hot Honey Chicken Wings
This Hot Honey Chicken Wings recipe is made by seasoning wings, air frying until crispy, then tossing in a spicy honey sauce. A crowd-pleasing appetizer with simple ingredients and maximum flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 408 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Chicken Wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1-2 teaspoons baking powder adjust to preference
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Honey Hot Chicken Wing Sauce:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup hot sauce adjust based on preferred spice level
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning adjust to taste, I use Slap Ya Mama but you can use your favorite
Optional Garnishes:
- chopped fresh parsley
- green onions
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. In a large clean bowl, toss the wings with garlic powder, onion powder, baking powder (1-2 teaspoons), smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until they are all evenly coated. Adjust baking powder quantity to preference.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
- Lightly brush or spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and then place the seasoned chicken wings in the basket in a single layer. Make sure they're not overcrowded.
- Cook the wings in the preheated air fryer for 25-30 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking to ensure even crisping.
- While the wings are cooking, prepare the Honey Hot Chicken Wing Sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once it's melted, stir in the hot sauce, honey, and Slap Ya Mama seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes and stir occasionally, until it reaches your preferred thickness.
- Once the wings are done cooking, transfer them to a large mixing bowl and then pour the hot honey sauce over the golden brown wings and toss them until they are evenly coated.
- Serve your delicious wings immediately with extra sauce, ranch, blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.
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Notes
- Making a Double Batch: Adjust the quantities of ingredients accordingly to make a larger batch to accommodate a larger gathering or event. Just be sure to cook the chicken wings in batches in the air fryer.
- Don't Overcrowd: The key to crispy wings in the air fryer is to make sure there's plenty of space around the wings.
- Adjust to Your Spice Level: You can easily adjust the spiciness by choosing a milder sauce, using less hot sauce, or if you like it hot, feel free to add more!
Nutrition Information
Calories
408kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
596mg
(25%)
Potassium
253mg
(7%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
805IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 596mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 805IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.