Air fryer honey sriracha chicken wings! Easy, crispy wings tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect for game days or a quick weeknight dinner.
Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
These aren’t your average wings – the honey tones down the sriracha’s spice, making them sweet, spicy, and finger-lickin’. Bonus? They’re super easy to make. Perfect for game nights with friends, a chill weeknight dinner, or whenever you need a tasty pick-me-up. If you love sweet and spicy flavors, then this recipe is for you!
What You Need
Here are the ingredients you need to make sriracha chicken wings:
- Chicken Wings – Drumettes and wingettes are perfect for air frying – they cook faster, require less space, and are just as delicious.
- Spices – A simple mixture of paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Baking Powder and Cornstarch – A coating for chicken wings that works together to achieve a crispy texture in the air fryer.
For the honey sriracha glaze, you will need these ingredients:
- Sriracha
- Garlic
- Butter
- Honey
- Vinegar
- Soy Sauce
How to Make Sriracha Chicken Wings
And here’s how to make honey sriracha chicken wings in an air-fryer.
1. Prepare chicken
- Pat the chicken with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Season chicken with spices including salt and pepper. Use a large bowl for easy mixing.
- Coat with baking powder, cornstarch, and vegetable oil. Gently massage everything into the wings, making sure every piece is evenly coated.
2. Air Fry
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Once it’s hot, place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook the wings for 18 to 20 minutes flipping them halfway through so they cook evenly.
Note: Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. Cook in batches as needed.
3. Make the Glaze
While waiting for the chicken wings to cook, make the glaze.
Start by melting the butter in a saucepan. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (not burnt). Add the rest of the ingredients such as sriracha sauce, honey, vinegar, and soy sauce. Give it a good stir letting those flavors meld together. Remove from heat as soon as it simmers. Don’t cook too long or it will dry out.
4. Glaze the wings
Now for the fun part – smothering those wings in the sauce! For a more even and controlled application, use a pastry brush. Brush the sauce generously all over the wings, making sure to get it on the sides and underneath as well.
Serve
Honey sriracha wings are delicious on their own, but choosing the right sides can elevate them to a whole new level.
Craving something cool to balance the spice? Ranch or blue cheese dressing are classic choices. Or, grab some veggie sticks and your favorite dip for a refreshing crunch.
Craving comfort food? Mac and cheese or Creamy Pasta Salad are always a win.
Love Asian flavors? Serve it with plain rice. And for those watching their waistline, a light side salad with vinaigrette or colorful grilled veggie skewers are good options.
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Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lbs chicken wings (wingette and drumette)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tsp baking powder (NOT baking soda)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil
Honey Sriracha Sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- ⅓ cup sriracha sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat dry chicken wings with a paper towel. Place in a large bowl. Season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Make sure all the wings are evenly coated.
- Brush the basket with oil. Pre-heat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 200°C (400°F).
- Dredge the chicken wings in a mixture of baking powder and cornstarch. To prevent any white residue, drizzle with vegetable oil and toss again to coat evenly.
- Place the wings in the air-fryer basket in a single layer. They should just fit snugly. They will shrink when they cook. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air-fry for 10 minutes then turn the wings to the other side and air-fry for another 8 to 10 minutes until crispy all over. Check doneness after a total of 18 minutes of cooking time.
Honey Sriracha Sauce
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour the rest of the ingredients. Stir until it starts to simmer. Do a taste test, add more soy sauce or vinegar if preferred. Remove from heat as soon as it becomes smooth and silky.
Serve
- When the chicken wings are done, place them in a large bowl. Pour over half of the sauce and toss to coat. Reserve the remaining sauce for dipping. Serve and enjoy!
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