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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Honey Sriracha Glaze

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These crispy air fryer chicken wings are coated with a sweet and spicy honey sriracha glaze, delivering a perfect balance of crunch and flavor in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, fresh or fully thawed, tips removed if desired
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons honey (local wildflower honey preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, adjust based on heat preference
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the wings in the mixture until evenly coated (about 3 minutes).
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  4. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through at 10 minutes. Wings should be golden, crispy, and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. While the wings cook, whisk together honey, sriracha, melted butter, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Adjust heat or sweetness to taste (about 5 minutes).
  6. Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl, pour the warm glaze over, and toss until fully coated and sticky (about 2 minutes).
  7. Serve immediately for best crunch and flavor. If holding briefly, keep wings in a warm oven at 200°F (93°C) on a wire rack to maintain crispness without drying out.

Notes

Patting wings dry is crucial for crispiness. Use baking powder, not baking soda, to avoid soapy taste. Cook wings in a single layer and flip halfway through cooking. Glaze wings after cooking to prevent burning. For gluten-free, use gluten-free baking powder. For dairy-free glaze, substitute butter with coconut oil or olive oil. Reheat leftovers in air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes to maintain crispiness.

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