I’m absolutely obsessed with these easy, 25-minute air fryer honey buffalo chicken wings. A little sweet, a little spicy, and air-fried to crispy perfection – I skipped the hassle of deep frying to save time AND effort! I still can’t believe the sauce is just three ingredients, making these game-day nibbles super simple and quick.
Hot sauce and honey go together like peanut butter and jelly in this recipe, creating a tangy and slightly sweet flavor that I can’t get enough of. And thanks to my air fryer, I can make these wings quickly and with less oil than deep-frying! These air fryer buffalo chicken wings are as easy as they’re delicious – this recipe is always a hit at my game-day parties!
What’s in This Air Fryer Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe?
Who said wings have to be complicated? Not me, that’s for sure! This recipe has less than 7 ingredients, and you probably already have most of them in your pantry.
- Chicken: Use chicken wing portions or whole wings. Both work great!
- Flour: Helps the wings crisp in the air fryer. For extra crispy wings, mix the flour with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
- Seasonings: Garlic powder and kosher salt add flavor.
- Hot Sauce: Use any brand you like – keep in mind that you’re using a lot of it, so you don’t want it to be too spicy. I love using Frank’s Red Hot for these chicken wings.
- Honey: Sweetens the sauce.
- Butter: Helps the sauce melt and adds richness.
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How to Store and Reheat
The longer these air fryer chicken wings sit in the honey buffalo sauce, the less crispy they’ll be. I don’t recommend storing leftovers as they’ll lose their crispiness in the fridge. Make these wings fresh and enjoy them while they’re hot!
Notes and Tips
- Always cook the 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 sauce as the wings cook so you can toss them in it while they’re still hot for maximum flavor.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can 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).
Air Fryer Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings:
- 1 pound chicken wing portions, thawed see note
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Honey Buffalo Sauce:
- ½ cup hot sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
For the Chicken Wings:
- Add the chicken wing portions, flour, garlic powder, and salt to a large bowl and toss to combine.1 pound chicken wing portions, thawed, ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray (or brush it with olive oil) and add the chicken wings in a single layer. Try not to overcrowd the basket or they won’t get crispy.
- Spray the top of the wings with olive oil spray and cook for 8 minutes at 400°F.
- Flip over the chicken wings and cook for an additional 8 minutes.
- Remove the wings from the air fryer and set them aside while you make the sauce.
For the Honey Buffalo Sauce:
- In a small microwave safe bowl, combine the hot sauce, honey, and butter.½ cup hot sauce, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Microwave on high for 1 minute. Whisk to combine. If the butter is not fully melted, heat for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour the sauce over the wings and serve immediately.
Notes
How to Make Air Fryer Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings Step by Step
Coat the Chicken Wings: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Add 1 pound of chicken wing portions and toss to coat evenly.
Prepare the Air Fryer: Brush the air fryer basket with olive oil or spray it with olive oil cooking spray. Place the chicken wings into the basket in a single layer – any overlapping will stop the wings from getting as crispy.
Cook the Chicken Wings: Spray the chicken wings with olive oil. Set your air fryer to 400°F and cook for 8 minutes.
Flip the Chicken Wings: Turn the chicken wings over and cook for 8 more minutes. After the time is up, set the wings to one side while you make the sauce.
Make the Sauce: Mix 1/2 cup hot sauce, 1/4 cup honey, and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small, microwave-safe bowl.
Heat the Sauce: Put the bowl into the microwave and heat for 1 minute. Mix thoroughly so that the butter is completely melted into the hot sauce and honey mixture. Microwave for 30 more seconds if the butter isn’t completely melted.
Serve and Enjoy: Put the chicken wings into a bowl and pour over the honey buffalo sauce. Toss to evenly coat and serve!
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