Dinner

Easy Honey BBQ Fried Chicken Wings Recipe

BySana Jeannette December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Introduction

This easy honey BBQ fried chicken wings recipe combines crispy, flavorful wings with a sweet and tangy homemade sauce. Perfect as a snack or party appetizer, these wings are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

The dish is a rich stir-fry served on a white oval plate placed on a white marbled surface. It has around three layers: the base layer is glossy, dark brown strips of seitan or beef. Mixed here and on top are medium-sized curved slices of light brown mushrooms with darker edges, and long pieces of green onion showing white and green parts. The sauce covering everything is thick and shiny, creating a moist, glistening texture. In the background, to the left, there is a small clear glass bowl with chopped green onions visible. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 kg (2.2 lbs / 35 oz) chicken wings
1 tsp garlic granules or garlic powder

1 tsp paprika or chili powder
1 tsp black pepper

½ tsp salt
2 tsp cooking oil

1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tsp minced garlic
4 tbsp honey

4 tbsp BBQ sauce
1 tsp crushed chillies
2 tsp lemon juice

Salt to taste
2 tbsp water

Instructions

Step 1: Combine the chicken wings with garlic granules, paprika or chili powder, black pepper, salt, and 2 tsp cooking oil. Mix well to coat the wings evenly and set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.

Step 2: Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Spray the air fryer rack lightly with cooking oil. Arrange the marinated chicken wings in a single layer on the rack. Air fry for 15–20 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through and spraying additional oil if needed.
Step 3: While the wings cook, heat a pan over low-medium heat. Add the butter and sauté the minced garlic for a few seconds until fragrant, then stir in the crushed chillies. Reduce the heat to low.
Step 4: Add honey, BBQ sauce, water, lemon juice, and salt to the pan. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

Step 5: Toss the cooked chicken wings in the honey BBQ sauce until fully coated. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful wings!

Tips & Variations

For extra crispy wings, pat them dry before marinating and do not overcrowd the air fryer rack.
If you prefer a spicier sauce, increase the amount of crushed chillies or add a dash of hot sauce.

You can also bake the wings in an oven at 200°C (400°F) for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through.
Use smoked paprika instead of regular paprika for a deeper smoky flavor.

Storage

Store leftover chicken wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm them in an air fryer or oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5–7 minutes to regain crispiness. Avoid microwaving as it can make the wings soggy.