Easy Honey BBQ Fried Chicken Wings Recipe
This easy honey BBQ fried chicken wings recipe combines crispy air-fried wings with a sticky, flavorful homemade honey BBQ sauce, making it the perfect appetizer or snack you’ll love. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, these wings deliver a delicious balance of smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs / 35 oz) chicken wings
Marinade Ingredients
- 1 tsp garlic granules or garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika or chili powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp cooking oil
Honey BBQ Sauce
- 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
- Marinate the Chicken Wings: Combine the chicken wings with the garlic granules, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cooking oil. Mix thoroughly to coat all wings evenly and set aside for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Preheat and Air Fry the Wings: Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Lightly spray the air fryer rack with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Arrange the marinated chicken wings on the rack in a single layer. Air fry the wings for 15-20 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. Spray more oil if necessary to maintain crispiness.
- Prepare the Honey BBQ Sauce: Meanwhile, heat a pan over low to medium heat. Add the unsalted butter and sauté the minced garlic for a few seconds until fragrant. Then add the crushed chillies and stir well. Reduce the heat to low and incorporate the honey, BBQ sauce, water, lemon juice, and salt. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, ensuring the flavors meld together perfectly.
- Toss Wings in the Sauce: Once the chicken wings are cooked, add them into the pan with the honey BBQ sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat every wing in the sticky, flavorful sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy your irresistible honey BBQ fried chicken wings!
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, ensure the air fryer basket is not overcrowded to allow even air circulation.
- You can adjust the amount of crushed chillies to control the heat level of the sauce.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these wings can also be baked in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best tangy flavor in the sauce.
- Leftover wings can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven to maintain crispiness.
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