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Honey Buffalo Wings

Crispy air-fried chicken wings tossed in a sweet-and-spicy honey buffalo sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 poundbone-in skin-on chicken wing portions(thawed if frozen)
  • 1/2 cupall-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1/2 cuphot sauce
  • 1/4 cuphoney
  • 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken wing portions dry with paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Add the wings and toss until evenly coated; shake off any excess flour.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (about 3–5 minutes). Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
  • Cook at 400°F for 8 minutes. Flip each wing and cook for an additional 8 minutes, or until the wings are golden-brown, crispy, and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Transfer the cooked wings to a plate and set aside while you make the sauce.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the hot sauce, honey, and unsalted butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth. If the butter is not fully melted, microwave an additional 30 seconds and whisk again.
  • Place the wings in a large bowl, pour the sauce over them, and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Notes

Always cook chicken wings in a single layer in the Air Fryer for even cooking and crispy results.
Don’t forget to flip the wings halfway through cooking for even browning.
Prepare the honey buffalo sauce while the wings cook, so you can toss them while they’re still hot for maximum flavor.
Oven Instructions:Bake these wings in the oven at 400°F for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. After 30 minutes, brush the honey Buffalo sauce onto the wings and bake again for 10 minutes. Then, flip and brush the other sides, and bake again until crispy (or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F)