Air fryer honey garlic wings deliver the perfect contrast of crispy skin and tender meat, all made simple with an air fryer. This easy recipe yields sticky, caramelized wings flavored with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of lime for brightness.
Chicken wings are a favorite for air fryer cooking because they crisp up quickly and require minimal hands-on time. This honey garlic version is one of those recipes you can make on a weeknight or for game day and still get restaurant-quality flavor.
The honey caramelizes for a sticky glaze, soy sauce adds savory umami, garlic powder provides depth, and lime juice brightens the whole dish. The result is a balanced, irresistible wing.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken wings (split into drum and wingette if using whole wings)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- Juice of ½ lime
Recipe tips
- If using whole wings, separate the drum from the wingette for even cooking.
- Keep an eye on the wings when the sauce is added; the honey can darken quickly in the air fryer.
- Air fryer models vary. Use the suggested times as a guide and adjust as needed for your appliance.
How to make air fryer honey garlic wings
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400°F (204°C).
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil and garlic powder. Pat the wings dry with paper towels and add them to the bowl, tossing to coat evenly with the oil and seasoning.
Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 10 minutes. Flip the wings and cook for an additional 7 minutes to crisp both sides.
While the wings are cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and juice from half a lime in a separate bowl until combined.
When the wings have finished the initial cook, add them to the bowl with the sauce and toss to coat. Return the coated wings to the air fryer and cook for another 3–5 minutes, watching carefully so the honey doesn’t burn. The glaze should become sticky and slightly caramelized.
Remove the wings from the air fryer, let them rest for a minute, then plate and serve. These pair well with fresh lime wedges or a sprinkle of chopped green onions for color and extra flavor.
Enjoy!
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Air Fryer Honey Garlic Wings
Pin Recipe
Equipment
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Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken wings
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- ½ lime juice
Instructions
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Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400°F (204°C).
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In a large bowl, mix the olive oil and garlic powder. Pat the wings dry, add them to the bowl, and toss to coat.
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Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook 10 minutes at 400°F, flip, then cook 7 more minutes.
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Combine soy sauce, honey, and lime juice in a bowl and stir to combine.
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Toss the wings in the sauce, return to the air fryer, and cook an additional 3–5 minutes until the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
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Plate and enjoy.
Notes
- Separate whole wings before cooking for more even crisping.
- Because honey browns quickly, monitor the final cook so the glaze doesn’t burn.
- Adjust times as needed for your air fryer model.
Nutrition
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