These juicy, tangy Honey BBQ Wings are a delicious route to game-day vibes!
Wings are my thing, which you may know by now. I’m a shameless wing connoisseur. True story: I always host Sunday Funday Football parties and run a Fantasy Football league, mostly so I can eat and talk about wings. Crazy, right? And while I’ll try any version of chicken wings and anything labeled “Buffalo,” I also love healthier substitutes like Buffalo cauliflower wings. Sign me up for anything wing-adjacent!
Now that I have established my credibility, let’s talk about these sweet, savory, tangy, and smoky honey BBQ wings. Besides the amazing flavor, what you’ll love about this recipe is how easy it is. Seriously, it involves just four ingredients besides salt and pepper, and it takes just a few simple steps. And since you use the air fryer, each batch of wings cooks in under a half hour, no preheating the oven necessary. Read on for everything you need to know to get sports bar-quality wings at home.
Are These Honey BBQ Wings Healthy?
Honey BBQ wings are a good source of protein and also contain some other important nutrients like B vitamins. Since this recipe cooks them in the air fryer, the wings contain less fat than many recipes that require deep-frying. Still, wings are naturally high in saturated fat, and coating them in barbecue sauce and honey means they do have a fair amount of sugar. The best advice? Treat them as an occasional indulgence and serve some healthy foods, like crisp veggies or a salad, alongside them.
How To Achieve Perfectly Crispy Wings
First of all, be sure to pat your wings dry before tossing them in the oil, salt, and pepper. Another tip is to be sure you preheat your air fryer before putting the wings in the basket. You want the fryer nice and hot from the start to get these guys super-crispy. And since the basket of most air fryers is small, you’ll need to work in batches. Make sure you leave space between each wing so the air can circulate around and help them crisp up nicely instead of steaming. Be sure to flip each halfway through the cooking time so they get evenly crispy on both sides. And finally, serve them immediately if possible for the best texture and aroma!
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Leftover wings can be refrigerated for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container. Reheat them in the air fryer at 300°F until hot for ideal crispiness.
Serving Suggestions
I absolutely love dipping my wings in a cooling sauce made with this Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe. If you want to try something new, you can give this creamy Cottage Cheese Dip a try. And if you’re looking to make a whole game-day spread, let the wings share the table with a few healthy recipes like scrumptious Vegan Buffalo Patties With Avocado Dip or Vegan Spinach Dip.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated at the joint
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Working in batches, place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Air fry the wings for 22-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are crispy and fully cooked. Continue until all the wings are cooked.
- While the wings are cooking, combine honey and BBQ sauce in a saucepan over medium heat and simmer until fully blended.
- Once the wings are done, toss them in the honey BBQ sauce until evenly coated. Serve the wings immediately.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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