Fitness / May 29, 2024

Honey BBQ Wings

These juicy, tangy, and sweet Honey BBQ Wings are giving perfect game-day vibes.

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These Honey BBQ Wings are so DELISH! So, wings are my thing (which you may know by now). I know that may sound a bit silly, but I am shamelessly a wing expert. True story: I ALWAYS host Sunday Funday Football parties and run a Fantasy Football league, so that I can eat and talk about wings. Crazy right? I also love healthier substitutes like Buffalo Cauliflower Wings and these amazing little Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Poppers. I will try any version of Wings or anything buffalo, but I will be critiquing it.

Now that I have established my credibility, go ahead and make these Honey BBQ Wings. These wings are both sweet and savory. They are tangy and a bit smoky. They are SO GOOD!

What you will love about this recipe is that it is effortless. Seriously, it involves only a few ingredients and is ready in just three steps! You will be having sports bar quality deliciousness right from the comfort of your own kitchen in a snap. Similarly to my Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings, these Honey BBQ Wings are cooked in the air fryer, so no deep fryer is needed!

Are Honey BBQ Wings Healthy?

Honey BBQ Wings are a great source of protein and have several vitamins. Since they are cooked in the air fryer they are much healthier than deep-fried wings that you would order at a restaurant. These Honey BBQ Wings are low in carbs and keto-friendly.

Did I mention that these wings are delicious? Because being happy is great for your overall health too.

How To Achieve Perfectly Crispy Wings

First of all, be sure to pat your wings dry before tossing them in the oil, salt, and pepper. Another tip is to be sure you preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. You want it nice and hot from the start to get these guys crispy. Also, you will be working in batches so leave space between the wings. Overcrowding will not allow the air to circulate around each wing. Finally, be sure to flip halfway through cooking.

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds chicken wings
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup BBQ sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat

Get the air fryer ready at 380°F.

Season

Coat wings with oil, salt, and pepper.

Air Fry

Cook wings until crispy, flip halfway.

Sauce

Simmer honey and BBQ sauce; coat wings.

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

How to Make Ahead and Store?

These can be stored in the fridge for three to five days in an airtight container. If you are making them ahead, I would put the sauce on after to preserve the crispiness. To reheat place them back in the air fryer for 5–10 minutes.

Can I use this recipe for boneless wings?

Yes! The cooking time for the chicken will vary depending on the size of your boneless wings. I would cook them for about 10–12 minutes. Also, every air fryer is different so keep an eye on them. Let me know how they come out!

What kind of BBQ sauce should I use?

Any kind of BBQ sauce will work. I recommend making your own with this recipe Keto BBQ Sauce or try Primal Kitchen.

Serving Suggestions

I absolutely love dipping my wings in Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix. If you want to try something new try this cool, creamy Cottage Cheese Dip.

To make your game day spread perfect, let your Honey BBQ Wings share the table with a little something that appeals to everyone. For vegan friends (or any friends!) go with this scrumptious Vegan Buffalo Patties with Avocado Dip or my Vegan Spinach Dip.

For those sticking to being healthy, load up some veggies on these Healthy Nachos. And for those who are not, serve mouthwatering Loaded Tater Tots!

Honey BBQ Wings

Course Air Fryer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 315kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken wings
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
Air fry the wings for 22-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are crispy and fully cooked.
While the wings are cooking, combine honey and BBQ sauce in a saucepan over medium heat and simmer until fully blended.
Once the wings are done, toss them in the honey BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
Serve the Honey BBQ Wings immediately.