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Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings Easy Air Fryer Recipe for Perfectly Spicy Sweet Wings

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This recipe delivers crispy chicken wings coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey sriracha glaze, made quickly and easily in an air fryer for perfect game day snacks or weeknight treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, split at the joint, tips removed
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: fresh lime juice for finishing
  • Optional: chopped scallions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and place in a large bowl.
  2. Add baking powder, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and olive oil to the wings. Toss thoroughly with tongs until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for about 5 minutes.
  4. Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin side up, without overcrowding. Cook in batches if necessary.
  5. Air fry wings at 400°F (205°C) for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway through at around 10 minutes, until golden and crispy with juices running clear.
  6. While wings cook, whisk together honey and sriracha in a small bowl. Adjust heat and sweetness to taste.
  7. Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl and immediately toss with the honey sriracha sauce until evenly coated.
  8. Optional: For a sticky glaze, air fry the sauced wings for an additional 2 minutes.
  9. Garnish with chopped scallions or a squeeze of lime juice if desired and serve hot.

Notes

Pat wings dry thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid off flavors. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to maintain crisp texture. Toss wings in sauce immediately after cooking and optionally air fry for 2 more minutes to set glaze. Leftovers reheat best in air fryer at 375°F for 5-7 minutes to retain crispness. For oven method, bake at 425°F for 40-45 minutes on a wire rack, flipping halfway.

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