If you like your chicken wings spicy, you will love this air fryer chicken wings recipe. The sriracha sauce really brings the heat, along with a nice balance of flavors.
These wings are less greasy than many others, but still absolutely delicious. They're definite crowd-pleasers, easy to make, and done in less than one hour.
Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Servings 2
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken wings bone-in
- 5 tablespoon olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- ¼ cup sriracha sauce adjust to make it more or less spicy
- 1 lime juice and zest
- ¼ cup honey liquid honey is easiest
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
To Serve
- fresh cilantro chopped, optional
- lime wedges optional
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, sriracha sauce, lime juice, lime zest, honey, minced garlic and ground cumin in a small bowl. Whisk until well mixed.5 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ cup sriracha sauce, 1 lime, ¼ cup honey, 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Cut off the tips of the chicken wings and separate the drummettes and flats, then place them in a large bowl.2 lb chicken wings
- Pour over ¾ of the sauce, and mix until all wings are well coated.
- Preheat the air fryer by running it at 360 °F for 5 minutes
- Spread out the wings in the air fryer basket, then set the air fryer to cook at 360 °F for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, flip the wings. Set the air fryer to cook for another 10 minutes and resume cooking.
- After 10 more minutes, flip the wings again. Brush the top of the wings with the reamining sauce, then cook 5 minutes more.
- After 5 minutes, check to make sure the wings are done. They should be browned and crispy, and cooked all the way through. If they are not quite done, add 5 more minutes and check again.
- Top with cilantro, if you like it, and serve!fresh cilantro
Notes
What to Do with Leftovers
Wings are best eaten straight away, but it is also possible to store them for later.- Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Store leftovers in air tight containers for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat leftover wings in the air fryer for 5 minutes at 360°F (180°C), until heated through.
- Reheat from frozen: You don't need to thaw frozen wings, just cook them straight from frozen. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes, until well heated throughout.
How to Prep Wings Ahead of Time
You can marinate the wings up to 24 hours before you want to serve them. Marinate covered in the fridge, and bring them out to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking. Cook according to instructions, and enjoy!Nutrition
Calories: 909kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 36g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 817mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 421IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg
Tips for the Best Chicken Wings
- For maximum flavor, marinate overnight or at least for a few hours. Keep in mind this will make them spicier, so if you're worried about them becoming too spicy, reduce the amount of sriracha sauce.
- For a less sweet version, skip the honey. It balances the spice really well, but not everyone likes the sweet touch. You can also just reduce the amount.
- To make the wings spicier, add 1-2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper. If it's still not spicy enough for you, puree your spice mix with one whole serrano chili pepper and a few whole jalapeno peppers.
- If using solid honey, microwave it for 15-30 seconds first. This will make it more liquid, and easier to mix with the rest of the ingredients.
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