Air Fryer Chipotle Honey Wings
Air Fryer Chipotle Honey Wings are crispy, sweet, and spicy! Easy to make and perfect for game day, parties, or a quick dinner.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- mixing bowl (large)
- paper towels
- blender or food processor
Ingredients
chicken
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 dashes hot sauce
- drizzle of olive oil
sauce
- 1 cup roasted red peppers
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (canned)
- 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce (from the can)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- salt and pepper to taste
serving
- blue cheese or ranch dip
- carrot and celery sticks
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, season the wings with garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Toss to coat.
- Drizzle with olive oil and place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd. Cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flip, and cook another 12-15 minutes until cooked through and crispy. Add extra time if you prefer a crispier exterior.
- While the wings cook, blend roasted red peppers, chipotles, adobo sauce, honey, brown sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired. Transfer to a bowl.
- Toss the cooked wings in the chipotle honey sauce and serve with dip and veggies.
Notes
🍽️ SERVING SIZE
- Serves 2-4 as a main dish.
- Serves 6-8 as an appetizer.
🥡 STORAGE
- Store leftover wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
♨️ REHEATING
- Air fryer: 350°F for 5-7 minutes
- Oven: 375°F for 10-12 minutes
- Microwave: 1-2 minutes (less crispy)
- Skillet: 4-6 minutes on medium heat
❄️ FREEZING
- Freeze cooled wings on a baking sheet, then store in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Dry wings well before seasoning.
- Cook in batches for even crisping.
- Toss with sauce right before serving.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- Oven: 425°F for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Grill: 20-25 minutes over medium heat, turning often.
- Broiler: 8-10 minutes per side until crisp.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Shred leftover wings and use in wraps or salads.
- Reheat and enjoy as a snack with extra dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
