Air Fryer Hot Honey Butter Chicken Wings: The Ultimate Sweet-Heat Wing Recipe You’ll Make Again and Again
These Air Fryer Hot Honey Butter Chicken Wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a sweet-and-spicy hot honey butter glaze with smoky paprika flavor. They’re quick, easy, and perfect for parties, game day, or a simple appetizer everyone will love.
Ingredients
Wings
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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2 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drummettes
Hot Honey Butter Sauce
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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⅓ cup hot sauce
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½ cup honey
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¾ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
Instructions
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Season the wings
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Add the chicken wings and toss until fully coated.
(You can also do this in a zip-top bag for easy cleanup.) -
Air fry
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Arrange the wings in an even layer in the air fryer basket.
Cook for 12 minutes. -
Make the hot honey butter
While the wings cook, whisk together the melted butter, hot sauce, honey, and salt in a medium bowl.
Taste and adjust salt if needed. -
Glaze the wings
After 12 minutes, open the air fryer and generously brush the hot honey butter sauce on both sides of the wings. -
Finish cooking
Return the wings to the air fryer and cook for 4 more minutes, or until the wings are fully cooked and crispy. -
Serve
Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
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Don’t overcrowd the basket—cook in batches if needed for maximum crispiness.
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For extra crispy skin, pat the wings dry before seasoning.
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Adjust the heat by using mild or extra-hot sauce.
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These wings pair well with ranch, blue cheese, or a fresh veggie platter.