What kind of hot sauce should I use?

You should use your favorite kind of hot sauce for these hot honey wings. And to that end, you can use mild, medium, hot, fire, or whatever type of heat you like.

Can I cook chicken wings from frozen?

Yes, if you forgot to thaw your wings, you can do that! You will want to cook them for 10 minutes in the air fryer first, then take them out, coat them with the seasonings, and then cook as my recipe instructs.

How can I make these wings even spicier?

You can choose a hotter hot sauce, shake in some cayenne pepper, or put on other spicy additions to bring the spice up extra notches.

Can I use the oven to make these hot honey chicken wings?

You can make them in the oven though they'll take longer. You'll also want to set it to 425F to get that crispy exterior. I recommend baking for 35 to 45 minutes or whenever they crisp to your preference. When in doubt, use a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken wings are thoroughly cooked.

Can I use chili peppers if I don't have hot sauce?

Sure, you can use chili peppers, though hot sauce really is what makes this recipe so amazing since it coats the wings all over. If forgoing hot sauce, make sure you get the dry seasonings all over the wings for a similar effect.

Hot Honey Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer

Name: Hot Honey Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 whole wings (cut-off tails and cut into drummette and flats, making 28); 2 tablespoon avocado oil or Olive oil; 1 & 1/2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon of knorr chicken Bouillon powder seasoning; 1 teaspoon onion or garlic powder; 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 tipping teaspoon of dry thyme; 2 teaspoons of hot sauce (add heat according to your preference); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 Lime (cut in 1/2; use half to wash chicken and squeeze half and add to marinate the chicken; 2 tablespoons of butter; 2 tablespoons of honey; 1 tablespoon of hot sauce (add to your preference); A dash of salt)

Description

Spicy and sweet, these air fryer hot honey chicken wings are hot, spicy, sticky, and tasty! The hot and sweet combination of hot sauce and hot honey is a surefire win for wing fanatics—a perfect favorite way to cook and enjoy chicken wings. The air fryer gives the wings a perfectly crispy exterior yet a juicy, tender inside. Hot honey butter chicken wings are great for appetizers, potlucks, parties, picnics, and family lunches/dinners.

Ingredients

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14 whole wings (cut-off tails and cut into drummette and flats, making 28)
2 tablespoon avocado oil or Olive oil
1 & 1/2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon of knorr chicken Bouillon powder seasoning
1 teaspoon onion or garlic powder
1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tipping teaspoon of dry thyme
2 teaspoons of hot sauce (add heat according to your preference)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 Lime (cut in 1/2; use half to wash chicken and squeeze half and add to marinate the chicken

For the Hot Honey Butter Sauce:

2 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons of honey
1 tablespoon of hot sauce (add to your preference)
A dash of salt)

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Instructions

Gather all the Ingredients. Start by getting your ingredients all set out and ready to go. I find this makes preparing any recipe so much easier.
Wash/Clean Your Chicken Wings. Next, you’ll wash off the chicken with water and ½ of the lime by squeezing the lime juice directly on the chicken. I wash my chicken, but if you don’t, you can skip this step. Whether you rinse the chicken or not, you WILL want to dry off the wings with paper towels, though, then put them in a big bowl.
Season the Wings. You’ll add all the seasoning ingredients to the bowl of chicken. It helps to wear disposable gloves so you can really get in there and combine it all over the chicken. Marinate if you would like, or you can get to cooking ASAP.
Air fry Chicken Wings. Place the seasoned wings in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Plan on doing them in batches because you do not want to overcrowd things there. Set the cooking time to 20 minutes and the temperature to 375F, air fry,
Turn/Flip Chicken Wings. Check and turn the chicken in intervals, and use your meat thermometer to check that they’ve cooked thoroughly (should be 165F).
Make the Hot Honey sauce. While the wings are busy cooking in the air fryer, make the hot honey butter sauce. You’ll combine the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and put it on the stove over low to medium heat, bringing it to a simmer. It only takes about 5 to 6 minutes until it’s ready.
Toss and Serve. Once your wings are ready, toss them in the hot honey butter sauce and serve. Garnish with parsley!

Notes

Definitely work in batches for your wings. If you overcrowd the air fryer, they won’t cook evenly or get crispy outside.

Make an extra sauce and use it to dip your wings. It’s SO good!

If marinating, do so for at least 30 minutes. With this recipe, it is not required to marinate the wings, but it will impart even more delicious flavors.

Use any other favorite chicken part; chicken drumsticks or thighs would be perfect for this recipe.

Don’t add too much salt; remember, Slap Ya Mama has sodium.

Do not overcook the hot honey butter sauce it will become too thick and sticky to use,

Add the hot sauce, honey, and butter to your preference.

This is my air fryer.