Description
Discover the ultimate recipe for crispy Honey Garlic Air Fryer Chicken Wings. Learn how to make this delicious dish with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for your next meal!
Ingredients
- – 1 pound (454 g) chicken wings flats and drumettes split
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
- – 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) garlic powder
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sea salt (use a little less if using fine salt)
- – few cracks of black pepper or to your preference
- – 3 tablespoons (45 g) cornstarch
- – Toasted sesame seed (optional for garnish)
- – 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
- – 2 tablespoons (14 g) garlic minced (you can use more if you like it more garlicky; about 4 cloves)
- – 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce low sodium
Instructions
- In a sizable mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the chicken wings except for the cornstarch. Ensure the chicken pieces are thoroughly coated. *Ensure the wings are well drained and dried if they were rinsed.*
- Once the wings are seasoned evenly, incorporate the cornstarch, ensuring a uniform coating. Press any cornstarch lumps onto the wings firmly. *For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the wings for 10 to 15 minutes or overnight if time allows.*
- Apply a nonstick spray or oil to the bottom of the air fryer basket, then arrange the chicken wings in a single layer, avoiding any overlap. Generously apply more cooking spray to the top of the wings.
- Cook the wings in the air fryer at 400°F for 18 to 20 minutes. At the halfway point, turn the wings over and apply a generous amount of cooking spray to the other side. Continue cooking until the wings are thoroughly cooked and reach an internal temperature of 165°F. *Adjust time and temperature based on your specific air fryer if necessary.*
- While the wings are cooking, prepare the honey garlic sauce. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 20 to 30 seconds until it becomes aromatic.
- Incorporate the honey and soy sauce, bringing the mixture to a simmer, stirring continuously. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to your desired thickness, then remove it from the heat until needed.
- When the wings are done, toss them in the prepared sauce until they are well coated. If the sauce has cooled and thickened, reheat it as necessary. *As an option, toss the wings in a large bowl for easier coating.*
- Serve the wings immediately, adding toasted sesame seeds as a garnish if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken wings are thoroughly dried before seasoning and coating with cornstarch for maximum crispiness.
- Marinate the wings for enhanced flavor, either briefly or overnight if time allows.
- Adjust cooking time and temperature according to your air fryer to ensure the wings are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.