Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, pat dry
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons green onion whites, chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken wings, garlic powder, paprika, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and black pepper. Toss to coat the wings evenly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the cornstarch to the seasoned chicken wings and toss again until each wing is lightly coated. This will help create a crispy exterior.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the coated chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
Air fry the chicken wings for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the wings are air frying, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, sesame oil, and rice vinegar until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped green onion whites and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Once the butter has melted, pour in the whisked sauce mixture. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Continue to simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes, or until it has thickened to your desired consistency. It should be able to coat the back of a spoon.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Once the chicken wings are cooked, transfer them to a large clean bowl. Pour the thickened honey garlic sauce over the wings.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Toss the wings thoroughly to ensure they are evenly coated with the delicious sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Plate the honey garlic chicken wings and garnish with fresh chopped green onions before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, pat dry
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons green onion whites, chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken wings, garlic powder, paprika, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and black pepper. Toss to coat the wings evenly.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the cornstarch to the seasoned chicken wings and toss again until each wing is lightly coated. This will help create a crispy exterior.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the coated chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Air fry the chicken wings for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the wings are air frying, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, sesame oil, and rice vinegar until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped green onion whites and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Once the butter has melted, pour in the whisked sauce mixture. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Continue to simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes, or until it has thickened to your desired consistency. It should be able to coat the back of a spoon.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Once the chicken wings are cooked, transfer them to a large clean bowl. Pour the thickened honey garlic sauce over the wings.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Toss the wings thoroughly to ensure they are evenly coated with the delicious sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Plate the honey garlic chicken wings and garnish with fresh chopped green onions before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min