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Honey BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Published: Feb 3, 2022 · Modified: Aug 1, 2024 by Chef Dennis Littley

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Everyone is loving their Air Fryers and my Honey Barbecue Air Fryer Chicken Wings are a delicious and easy treat to prepare for game day get-togethers or just to spoil yourself with crispy chicken wings slathered in barbecue sauce!

*Don’t have an air fryer? Don’t worry you can do these wings in your oven or on the grill.

plates and trays of honey barbecue wings on a wooden table


 

I love crispy wings and when you toss them in a tangy-sweet barbecue sauce that makes me love them even more! Using your air fryer makes cooking wings easy and also cuts the calories while delivering deliciousness to your table.

Table of Contents:
  • What ingredients do I need to make Honey BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings?
  • Can I use my favorite Barbecue Sauce instead of making one?
  • How do I cut chicken wings?
  • How do I make honey bbq sauce?
  • How do I make air fryer wings?
  • Recipe FAQ’s:
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What ingredients do I need to make Honey BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings?

ingredients to make honey barbecue wings

Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Honey BBQ Wings. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

Can I use my favorite Barbecue Sauce instead of making one?

Absolutely! Using your favorite BBQ Sauce is okay with me, I just wanted to give you the option of creating your own (using a little of your favorite BBQ Sauce to make it).

How do I cut chicken wings?

Let’s talk about safety first. 

Always use a cutting board to cut meats, seafood or vegetables. That being said, always make sure your cutting board has been properly cleaned and sanitized between uses. Use your favorite household cleaner and always wash the board twice.

*You can also place the once cleaned cutting board into your dishwasher for a really good cleaning. This is super important when cutting any meat or seafood.

one hand holding chicken wing while the other hand holds a chefs knife cutting thru the joint of the wing

Cutting chicken wings is really simple. All you need to do is locate the joint and cut through it.

Hold one end firmly and securely while cutting through the joint carefully. I leave the wing tips on for some of the wing dishes I create, but feel free to chop off the wing tip if you prefer. (If you do remove the wingtip, save them in a ziplock bag in the freezer for the next time you make chicken soup)

Chef Dennis Tip: If you keep the knife down low (directly on the joint) you’ll have less chance of cutting yourself

How do I make honey bbq sauce?

two images showing how to make honey bbq sauce
  • Mix togehter the ingredients for the honey bbq sauce in a medium sized saucepan.
  • Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, turn down the heat and allow to simmer for 3-4 minutes
  • Set aside until needed

How do I make air fryer wings?

Start by preheating your air fryer to 400 degrees F. Then pat dry the chicken wings with a paper towel.

four images showing how to prepare and cook the wings
  • Stir together the cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large, shallow bowl.
  • Toss the chicken into the seasoning mixture and coat them thoroughly. Rub seasonings into the chicken wings to make sure it sticks to the wings.
  • After the wings are well covered in seasonings, lightly coat the wings with cooking spray.
  • Place wings in the air fryer and cook for 9 minutes on each side.
cooked wings in air fryer

When finished cooking the wings should be crispy and golden brown.

two images showing sauce being added to cooked wings
  • Add the honey BBQ sauce to the cooked wings
  • Toss the wings so the sauce completely coats the wings.
honey bbq chicken wings on a long white platter

After tossing the wings in the barbecue sauce place them on a serving tray and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

honey bbq wings on a white platter with more wings and mac and cheese in the background

All that’s left to do is sit down and enjoy your honey bbq chicken wings!

If you’re looking for more delicious air-fryer recipes here is one for Air Fryer Pork Chops from one of my favorite bloggers!

Recipe FAQ’s:

Can I cook frozen chicken wings in the air fryer?

Yes, you can. Place frozen wings in the air fryer basket. Set temperature to 400°F and air fry for 10 mins. Remove the wings from the air fryer carefully using kitchen tongs and place the wings in a large bowl. Drain any liquid from the air fryer basket.
Season the wings with your choice of seasonings (no flour). Toss the wings to coat with seasonings, then place wings back in the air fryer.
Cook for 7-8 minutes on each side until crispy and golden brown. Toss in barbecue or your choice of sauce and enjoy.

How do you put chicken wings in an air fryer?

Place the wings in the fryer basket so they are not touching (if necessary you can line up the drumettes standing upright along the sides of the basket).

Why do I spray the wings with cooking spray?

The cornstarch on the chicken wings can end up being a little grainy if you don’t soak it with some cooking spray. To get a nice, crispy finish on the chicken, coat it well with the spray. That way you’ll get that delicious bite everyone wants in a fried chicken wing.

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red rimmed white plate with honey barbecue chicken wings and partial view of another plate and white platter with wings

Honey Barbecue Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Chef Dennis Littley
Sure to be your new favorite wing recipe, my Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Wings, will tantalize your taste buds with the sweet taste of honey and the tangy flavor of barbeque. And the best part is no grill or fryer is required.
5 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 18 minutes mins
Total Time 28 minutes mins
Course Appetiser, Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 547 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound chicken wings
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • ¼ cup barbeque sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 Tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • Chopped parsley optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and pat dry all the chicken wings with a paper towel.
  • Stir together the cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large, shallow bowl.
  • Toss the chicken into the seasoning mixture and coat thoroughly. Rub seasonings in to make sure they stick to the chicken. After the wings are well covered in seasonings, coat the wings with cooking spray.
  • Place wings in the air fryer and cook for 9 minutes on each side. Do not overcrowd the air fryer. Make sure the chicken’s internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit before it comes out of the air fryer.
  • While the wings are cooking, bring the barbeque sauce, honey, brown sugar, orange juice, ketchup, and soy sauce to a simmer in a medium sized saucepan. Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside for now.
  • As soon as the chicken comes out of the air fryer, toss it in the waiting honey barbeque sauce until coated.
  • Serve warm with chopped parsley as a garnish, optional.

Nutrition

Calories: 547kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1863mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 1gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 318IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Paula Sklazeski says

    September 04, 2023 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    These air fryer honey garlic wings are fabulous. Minimal mess, delicious, and I followed your recipe exactly. A “keeper recipe” for sure. Thank you!

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  2. Carla says

    April 14, 2022 at 12:55 pm

    5 stars
    Best air fryer wings recipe I’ve ever used and I use online recipes all the time! I don’t think I’ve ever been so pleased with a recipe that I felt compelled to write a review. Thanks for the great recipe Chef Dennis

    Reply
  3. Kalisha says

    February 18, 2022 at 3:06 pm

    5 stars
    The next time I make these wings, I will be sure to double the sauce so I have extra to put on burgers or on top of salmon. The recipe is amazing!

    Reply
  4. Lisa says

    February 04, 2022 at 8:54 pm

    5 stars
    I made these tonight for dinner and they were AWESOME!

    Reply


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