Learn how to make the ultimate Honey Sriracha Air Fried Chicken Wings. This recipe features a sweet and spicy sauce made with Lee Kum Kee Honey Sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil for a guaranteed crowd-pleasing appetizer, or week-night meal. This post contains Amazon affiliate links.
Looking for a fun, flavorful dinner that’s a total crowd-pleaser and doesn’t require a ton of time in the kitchen? These Air Fried Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings are about to become your new weeknight hero.
We know how hectic evenings can get. Between homework, sports practice, and just trying to get a decent meal on the table, a complicated recipe is the last thing you need. That’s why we’re obsessed with this recipe. It uses your air fryer to get wings perfectly crispy without all the mess of deep frying. The sauce is the perfect balance of sweet honey and savory sriracha, hitting all the right notes—it’s a little bit sweet, a little bit savory, and just spicy enough to be exciting without scaring off the kids.
Get ready to make a dish that everyone will love, and get your family’s new favorite wing recipe!
Why We Love These
- Quick & Easy: The air fryer does most of the work, meaning less time spent on cooking and cleaning.
- Family-Friendly Flavor: The sweet and savory sauce is a perfect balance that appeals to both kids and adults.
- Crispy Perfection: You get that satisfying crunch without the hassle and mess of deep-frying.
- Versatile: Perfect for a quick dinner, a fun snack, or even a game day treat.
- A Fun Twist on a Classic: It’s a new and exciting way to enjoy a family favorite.
Making these Air Fried Chicken Wings
First, the wings are prepped for the air fryer. They’re tossed with a bit of olive oil and a simple blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. This seasoning gives them a delicious base flavor and helps the skin get extra crispy.
Next, the seasoned wings go into the air fryer. The hot, circulating air cooks them evenly, creating that irresistible crispy texture we all love, similar to deep-frying but with much less oil and mess. We use the Cuisinart Air Fryer which has a nice tray. It is also multi-functional which is great! I use this model at school too with the culinary kids.
While the wings are cooking, you’ll whip up the honey sriracha sauce. This is a simple but incredibly flavorful mix that uses a base of pre-made Lee Kum Kee Honey Sriracha sauce. You’ll enhance it with soy sauce for a savory kick, rice vinegar for a touch of tang, and pure sesame oil for a nutty richness.
Finally, once the wings are perfectly cooked and crispy, they are tossed in the homemade sauce. This final step coats them in that perfect sweet and spicy glaze. A garnish of sesame seeds and green onions adds a fresh finish and a little extra flair.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Can I make this recipe without an air fryer?
Yes! You can bake them in the oven. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the seasoned wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they’re golden and crispy.
Can I use different ingredients for the sauce?
The recipe is designed around the specific flavor profile of Lee Kum Kee products, but you can certainly substitute. If you don’t have their Honey Sriracha, you can use regular sriracha and honey, but you may need to adjust the ratios to get the right balance of sweet and spicy.
My wings aren’t as crispy as I’d like. What went wrong?
The most common reasons are not drying the wings well enough, overcrowding the air fryer basket, or not cooking them long enough. Make sure to pat the wings completely dry and cook them in a single layer, giving them plenty of space.
Can I make the sauce ahead of time?
Yes, you can mix the sauce ingredients together and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Just warm it up on the stovetop before tossing it with the cooked wings.
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- Apricot Sticky Wings
- Ginger Chicken Skewers
- Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
- Bourbon Buffalo Wings
Air Fried Honey Sriracha Wings
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- large bowl
- tongs
- Measuring Cups & spoons
Ingredients
Air Fryer Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil *brush or spray on
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Honey Sriracha Wings
- ½ cup Lee Kum Kee Honey Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons Lee Kum Kee Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lee Kum Kee Rice Vinegar
- 1½ tablespoons Lee Kum Kee Pure Sesame Oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon green onion diced
Instructions
- Pat your chicken wings very dry with a paper towel. In a big bowl, toss the wings with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder (if you're using it). Spray or brush on olive oil.
- Heat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Cook the wings in a single layer for 18-25 minutes, flipping them once halfway through. You may need to cook in batches.
- While the wings cook, mix all the sauce ingredients in a small pot. Heat it over medium heat until it starts to simmer and thickens up a bit.
- Once the wings are crispy, dump them into a large bowl. Pour the warm sauce over the wings and toss them until every piece is coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve right away.
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