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Air fryer honey garlic chicken wings coated in glossy sauce with sesame seeds

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Crispy sticky air fryer honey garlic chicken wings with shatter crunch skin and glossy sweet garlic sauce. Ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken wings split into drumettes and flats
  • 1 tbsp aluminum free baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp sriracha more to taste
  • 1 tsp cornstarch whisked with 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp scallions sliced, for serving
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Pat wings very dry with paper towels.
  2. Toss wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Air fry at 400F for 22 to 25 minutes in a single layer, flipping halfway, until shatter crispy.
  4. Meanwhile simmer honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sriracha in a small saucepan for 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook 60 seconds until glossy.
  6. Transfer hot wings to a bowl, pour sauce over, and toss gently.
  7. Scatter scallions and sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Notes

Aluminum free baking powder is key for crispy skin. Toss in sauce only after cooking. Cook in a single layer for best crunch.