Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings — sweet, spicy, and incredibly simple to make in an air fryer.
Why These Air Fryer Wings Are Great
- Healthier than deep-fried wings but still crisp — this recipe uses just one tablespoon of oil.
- Fast to prepare. Air frying takes about 18 minutes total, shorter than baking.
- Convenient. The air fryer uses less energy than heating an oven and means easier cleanup compared with deep frying.
A Simple 3-Ingredient Sauce
Honey, Sriracha, and soy sauce combine to create a balanced glaze that’s sweet, salty, and spicy. It coats the wings beautifully and caramelizes quickly for glossy, flavorful results.
Three Easy Steps
- Coat the wings in oil and spices (I use paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper). Air fry for about 18 minutes, flipping once around the 10-minute mark.
- Whisk together the honey, Sriracha, and soy sauce while the wings cook.
- Toss the cooked wings in the sauce, then return them to the air fryer for 1–2 minutes to set the glaze.
Air Fryer Times Can Vary
Different air fryer models and sizes cook differently, so the times here are approximate. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness — chicken is safe at an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Recipe Tip
Avoid crowding the basket. If wings are too close together they steam instead of crisping. Cook in batches if your air fryer is small to keep the skin crisp and evenly browned.
More Chicken Wing Ideas
- Air Fryer Teriyaki Wings
- Soy Lime Baked Buffalo Wings
- Air Fryer Cherry Chipotle Wings
- Honey TABASCO Wings
- Air Fryer Ranch Wings
Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
Sweet and spicy wings made quickly in the air fryer with a simple three-ingredient glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings, cut into flappers and drummettes, wingtips discarded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Pat the wing pieces dry and place them in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 2 minutes. Lightly spray the basket with oil. Add half the wings in a single layer without crowding. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, flip, then air fry for another 8 minutes.
- While the first batch cooks, whisk together the honey, Sriracha, and soy sauce in a medium bowl.
- Remove the cooked wings, toss them in the sauce to coat, then return them to the air fryer for 1–2 minutes to set the glaze. Repeat the process with the remaining wings.
Calories from Fat 171
Disclosure: Nutritional information is an estimate and can vary based on brands, portion sizes, and cooking methods.