My air fryer honey garlic wings are so delicious and come together in just 30 minutes. The wings are cooked in the air fryer until crispy and golden brown, while the sauce is simmered on the stove and is ready in 5 minutes. After the wings are cooked, toss them in that sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce, sprinkle with thin sliced green onions, and serve.
Pat dry chicken wings with paper towels. In a large bowl add 1.5 pounds split chicken wings, 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil , ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger. Toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons baking powder and toss again.
Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes. Arrange seasoned chicken wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes, flip the wings and cook for another 8-10 minutes until they look crispy and browned. Check if the internal temperature reached 165° to make sure the wings are fully cooked.
Transfer cooked chicken wings in a large bowl. Cook the second batch the same way.
Pour the honey garlic sauce over the wings and toss them until each piece is evenly coated. Transfer tossed wings into a serving plate and sprinkle with some thin sliced green onions on top.
Honey Garlic Glaze
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons minces garlic and cook for about 30-40 seconds or until fragrant. Make sure not to burn garlic.
Pour 4 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons less sodium soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons lime juice or vinegar .
Simmer the glaze over low heat for 2-3 minutes or until it slightly thickens. If the sauce is too thick you can add one tablespoon of water.
If the sauce cools down while the wings are cooking, you can gently reheat it. You store this sauce separately for up to 5 days in the fridge.
Notes
Depending on the size of the wings, you may need more or less time to cook them. I cooked 1.5 pounds of wings in two batches using my 5-quart .