If you love the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors, these Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings (Air Fryer) are about to become your new favorite appetizer. Crispy air fried chicken wings are tossed in a sticky homemade honey sriracha sauce that combines sweet honey, spicy sriracha, garlic, and soy sauce for an irresistible glaze.
These wings are perfect for game day, family dinners, parties, or whenever you're craving restaurant-quality wings without deep frying. The air fryer creates crispy skin while keeping the chicken juicy on the inside, making this recipe both easy and delicious.
Whether you serve them as an appetizer or a main course, these honey sriracha wings are guaranteed to disappear fast.
If you’re looking for more ways to cook chicken in the air fryer - Air Fryer Chicken Recipes
Looking for more Easy Air Fryer Recipes check out Best Air Fryer Appetizers!
Jump to:
Why You Will Like This Recipe
- The air fryer creates crispy wings without the need for deep frying.
- The homemade honey sriracha sauce is the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and savory.
- Ready in less than an hour with minimal prep.
- Uses simple pantry ingredients.
- Easy to adjust the spice level to your preference.
- Perfect for parties, game day, or weeknight dinners.
- Great as an appetizer or served as a main dish.
Appetizers like this are great to make in air fryer and you can make so much more! Try Air Fryer Egg Rolls, Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket, Air Fryer Garlic Bread, or Air Fryer Cajun Tater Tots
Ingredients Needed for Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings - Fresh or thawed chicken wings work best. You can use whole wings or wings that have already been separated into flats and drumettes.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil - can sub olive oil or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter -A small amount of melted butter makes the sauce rich and silky while helping it coat the wings evenly.
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour - to help thicken the sauce
- ¼ cup honey - adds natural sweetness while creating a delicious sticky glaze that coats every wing.
- ¼ cup Sriracha - provides the signature spicy flavor. Adjust the amount depending on how much heat you enjoy.
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce - can sub Worcestershire Sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
Equipment: Air fryer, parchment paper, Tongs or a spatula
How to Make Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
Step 1 Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper.
Step 2 Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Stir in honey, Sriracha, soy sauce and lime juice. Bring to a boil; simmer until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 3 In a large bowl, combine wings, butter, vegetable oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste.
Place wings in air fryer basket and air fry for 20 minutes, using metal tongs to turn at halftime.
Brush wings with Sriracha glaze and broil for 3-4 minutes, or until crisp and crusted.
Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds, if desired.
Pro Tips for Chicken Wings
- Pat the wings completely dry before seasoning for the crispiest skin.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Flip the wings halfway through cooking for even browning.
- Toss the wings in the sauce immediately after cooking while they are still hot.
- Add more honey for a sweeter glaze or extra sriracha for additional heat.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Storage
Store leftover honey sriracha chicken wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To reheat, place the wings in the air fryer at 375°F for 4 to 6 minutes until heated through and crispy again.
Freeze cooled wings in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings pair well with celery sticks, carrot sticks, ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing. Serve them alongside French fries, potato wedges, onion rings, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, or a fresh garden salad for a complete meal.
These wings are also perfect for football parties, holiday gatherings, potlucks, and backyard cookouts.
More Air Fryer Recipes
If you tried this Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how you go in the 📝 comments below. I love hearing from you! Follow along on Tiktok @jennarecipediaries
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email & I'll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!
By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Recipes Diaries.
Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 22 min
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American
Description
You are going to love the Honey Sriracha Sauce over the chicken wings! It comes together quickly on the stove top.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings - I used a bag of frozen roasted Perdue chicken wings.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil - can sub olive oil or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter - I always prefer unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour - to help thicken the sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup Sriracha*
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce - can sub Worcestershire Sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Stir in honey, Sriracha, soy sauce and lime juice. Bring to a boil; simmer until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine wings, butter, vegetable oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste.
Place wings in air fryer basket and air fry for 20 minutes, using metal tongs to turn at halftime.
Brush wings with Sriracha glaze and broil for 3-4 minutes, or until crisp and crusted.
Notes
Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Leave a Reply