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Honey Barbecue Chicken Wings

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Poultry
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword air-fryer-chicken-wings, honey-barbecue-chicken-wings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 4 servings (3 wings each)
Calories 314kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 chicken wings (about 2 lbs)
  • 4 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp salt adjust more or less to taste
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp lemon pepper OR black pepper
  • cooking spray
  • Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup thick barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1-2 Tbsp orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • fresh parsley for garnishing

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Pat dry all the chicken wing pieces with a paper towel.
  • In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch, garlic, salt, onion powder and lemon pepper.
  • Toss the chicken with seasoning mixture, ribbing into the chicken coating thoroughly. Coat wings with cooking spray on all sides.
  • Place wings in the air fryer and cook for 9 minutes per side stopping to turn halfway through cooking. Depending on size of wings and the air fryer used, you may need to cook in batches. Do not overcrowd the air fryer.  (165°F internal temperature)
  • Meanwhile, while wings cook, bring the barbeque sauce, honey, brown sugar, orange juice, ketchup, and soy sauce to a simmer in a medium sized saucepan. Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Toss chicken wings with honey barbeque sauce until coated. (You may also do this brushing onto the wings in the last 2 minutes of cooking to char)
  • Serve warm with chopped parsley as a garnish.
  • Note: If 12 wings won't fit into the air fryer and you need to fry in batches, place cooked wings on a sheet pan and into a 200°F oven to keep warm between batches. 

Notes

To make wings in the oven:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil sprayed with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch, garlic, salt, onion powder and lemon pepper. Toss wings with mixture. Place in a single layer on baking sheet without touching.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, OR until skin is crispy and golden brown. Remove from oven. (Baking time depends on size of wings, adapt accordingly)
  • Turn oven to 500°F (Broil)
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together barbeque sauce, honey, brown sugar, orange juice, ketchup, and soy sauce. Add wings, tossing until coated on all sides. 
  • Return barbecue coated wings to the baking sheet in a single layer, without touching.
  • Return to the oven and broil for for 6-8 minutes, OR just until sauce is bubbly and caramelized.Turn with tongs to achieve even char. Don't walk away.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1224mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg