Air Fryer Honey BBQ Wings 🍯🍗🔥 — Crispy, Sweet & Easy Game Day Favorite

These Air Fryer Honey BBQ Wings lick your fingers messy and delicious! Perfectly cooked chicken wings air-fried then slathered with honey BBQ sauce make a great appetizer, snack, dinner, or party food. These air-fried chicken wings have that great crisp texture and a sticky BBQ sauce that is finger-licking good. 

We are simply cooking the wings in the air fryer, adding the sauce, then finishing them off. Quick and easy. These wings are perfect for family gatherings, game day, parties, or potlucks.

Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Wings

Bring out those air fryers because these Air Fryer Honey BBQ chicken wings are the bee's knees! Sweet, spicy, and smoky, my favorite flavor combo! Use this easy honey BBQ sauce recipe or your favorite store-bought brand!

Air Fryer Honey BBQ Wings — FAQ

How do I get the wings super crispy in an air fryer?

Pat wings very dry, toss with a light dusting of baking powder or cornstarch, don’t overcrowd the basket, and cook at 390°F/200°C until the skin renders and blisters (about 22–26 minutes).

Can I use frozen wings?

Yes. Air fry plain frozen wings at 360°F/182°C for ~10 minutes to thaw, drain moisture, season, then continue at 390°F/200°C until crisp before saucing.

How do I avoid soggy wings after saucing?

Simmer the glaze briefly so it’s syrupy, toss quickly, then return sauced wings to the air fryer for 2–3 minutes to set the coating.

Can I make them spicier?

Add 1–2 tsp hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne to the honey BBQ glaze, or finish with chili flakes.

Gluten-free tips?

Use a gluten-free BBQ sauce and check spice labels. The rest of the recipe is naturally gluten-free.

Best dipping sauces?

Ranch or blue cheese are classics. Honey mustard or a smoky chipotle ranch are great too.