Description
A small-batch recipe for crispy, sticky honey garlic chicken wings designed specifically for two people, ready in 30 minutes using an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil spray (optional)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Place wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Cook for 10 minutes, then flip the wings and spray lightly with oil if desired.
- Cook for another 10 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- While wings cook, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl and pour the warm sauce over them.
- Toss immediately to coat evenly and sprinkle with sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket as this causes steaming instead of crisping. Ensure wings are completely dry before cooking. Serve immediately as the sauce will soften the skin if left to sit. For spicy variation, add sriracha to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3-4 wi
- Calories: 450500
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 25
Keywords: air fryer, honey garlic wings, small batch recipe, chicken wings, quick dinner, crispy wings, gluten-free option