• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Spoon Fork BaconSpoon Fork Bacon
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
    • Twitter
    • TikTok
  • What’s for Dinner?
  • Recipes By Category
  • Most Recent
  • Contact
  • Shop
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes By Category
  • Most Recent
  • What’s for Dinner?
  • Shop
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
    • Twitter
    • TikTok
  • ×

    Home > Blog > Appetizers > Spicy Honey Butter Air Fryer Wings

    Spicy Honey Butter Air Fryer Wings

    by Jenny Park · Published: Feb 2, 2023

    Jump to Recipe
    We love these delicious Spicy Honey Butter Air Fryer Wings. They are tender, juicy and flavor-packed wings that you will want to make over and over again!
    Honey Butter air fryer chicken wings.
    Air fryer chicken wings on a platter with beer next to it.
    Honey Butter air fryer chicken wings.

    We’re back with another Air Fryer Wings recipe and this time it’s our Spicy Honey Butter version! We use the same air frying method as our Air Fryer Buffalo Wings, but switched the sauce up for our spicy honey butter!

    Our spicy honey butter is so easy to make and gives the wings a sticky, sweet and spicy flavor that is very addictive! We love these flavor-packed wings so much and promise you will too!

    How to Make Spicy Honey Butter Air Fryer Wings

    Ingredients

    Ingredients to make air fryer honey butter chicken wings.

    Process

    Chicken Wings

    1. Pat wings dry with a paper towel. In a resealable combine salt, baking powder, and pepper. Shake together. Add wings, seal bag and shake until wings are evenly coated.
    2. Spray inside of air fryer basket with cooking spray and preheat air fryer to 400˚F. Place wings in prepared basket and air fry for 10 minutes. Flip wings and continue to air fry for another 10 minutes.
    Wings in a bag with salt and pepper.
    Buffalo wings in an air fryer being cooked.

    Spicy Honey Butter

    1. Combine butter, honey, soy sauce, and chile sauce/paste into a mixing bowl.
    2. Whisk together.
    Honey butter sauce for chicken wings.
    Honey butter spicy sauce for chicken wings.

    Assembly

    1. Add wings to spicy honey butter.
    2. Toss together until chicken wings are evenly coated. Transfer wings to a platter and top with sesame seeds and green onion, if using
    Chicken wings in a bowl about to be tossed with sauce.
    Honey butter air fryer chicken wings in a bowl.
    Air fryer chicken wings on a platter with beer next to it.

    Why We Think Air Fryer Wings are the BEST

    • They’re way less messy and better for you than frying chicken wings in oil.
    • The circulating dry air creates a great crisp outer texture, while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
    • They’re incredibly easy to make!

    Baking Instructions

    Although we really think the air fryer makes the best tasting wings, we understand not everyone has one. So we’ve provided alternative baking instructions that still make delicious wings!

    Preheat your oven to 400˚F. Still coat wings in salt, pepper and baking powder. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a cooling rack and top with coated wings (spaced about 1 inch apart). Bake wings for 35 to 40 minutes or until cooked through (and internal temperature of the wings reach 165˚F). Remove from heat and toss with spicy honey butter.

    Air Fryer Wings Tips and Tricks

    • Don’t skip out on the baking powder, it really helps to create a crisp texture on the skin, allowing the sauce to adhere to the air fryer wings nicely.
    • Allow at least 1/2 inch of space between each wing in the air fryer so the wings crisp up evenly (and don’t steam from lack of air circulation).
    • Flip the wings halfway through air frying to evenly crisp and brown both sides.
    Air fryer chicken wings on a platter.

    More Delicious Appetizer Recipes You Will Love

    • Chipotle chicken sheet pan nacho recipes with beer on the side.
      Chipotle Chicken Sheet Pan Nachos
    • Korean cheese corn baked in a pan with spoon next to dipped chips and melted cheese, part of our Thanksgiving appetizers collection.
      Korean Corn Cheese
    • A serving of beer battered fried onion rings with ranch.
      Beer Battered Onion Rings
    • Spinach and artichoke dip in a skillet with chips on the side.
      The BEST Spinach Artichoke Dip

    Hungry for more?

    Subscribe to never miss a recipe.

    EmailPinTweetShareYummly
    Air fryer chicken wings on a platter with beer next to it.

    Spicy Honey Butter Air Fryer Wings

    5 from 1 vote
    PRINT RECIPE Pin Recipe
    We love these delicious Spicy Honey Butter Air Fryer Wings. They are tender, juicy and flavor-packed wings that you will want to make over and over again!
    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 25 mins
    Servings: 4

      EQUIPMENT  

    • 1 air fryer

      INGREDIENTS  

    chicken wings

    • 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings split with tips removed
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    spicy honey butter

    • 1/4 cup warm honey
    • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons chile sauce/paste such as sambal, sriracha or harissa
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
    • 1 thinly sliced green onion optional

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    chicken wings

    • Pat wings dry with a paper towel. In a resealable combine salt, baking powder, and pepper. Shake together. Add wings, seal bag and shake until wings are evenly coated.
    • Spray inside of air fryer basket with cooking spray and preheat air fryer to 400˚F. Place wings in prepared basket and air fry for 10 minutes.
    • Flip wings and continue to air fry for another 10 minutes.

    spicy honey butter

    • Combine butter, honey, soy sauce, and chile sauce/paste into a mixing bowl and whisk together.

    assembly

    • Add wings to spicy honey butter.
    • Toss together until wings are evenly coated. Transfer wings to a platter and top with sesame seeds and green onion, if using.

      NOTES  

    Baking Instructions
    Although we really think the air fryer makes the best tasting wings, we understand not everyone has one. So we’ve provided alternative baking instructions that still make delicious wings!
    Preheat your oven to 400˚F. Still coat wings in salt, pepper and baking powder. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a cooling rack and top with coated wings (spaced about 1 inch apart). Bake wings for 35 to 40 minutes or until cooked through (and internal temperature of the wings reach 165˚F). Remove from heat and toss with spicy honey butter.
    Air Fryer Wings Tips and Tricks
    • Don’t skip out on the baking powder, it really helps to create a crisp texture on the skin, allowing the sauce to adhere to the air fryer wings nicely.
    • Allow at least 1/2 inch of space between each wing in the air fryer so the wings crisp up evenly (and don’t steam from lack of air circulation).
    • Flip the wings halfway through air frying to evenly crisp and brown both sides.
    Calories: 332kcal Carbohydrates: 20g Protein: 17g Fat: 21g Saturated Fat: 8g Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g Monounsaturated Fat: 7g Trans Fat: 0.4g Cholesterol: 86mg Sodium: 1142mg Potassium: 173mg Fiber: 0.5g Sugar: 19g Vitamin A: 341IU Vitamin C: 1mg Calcium: 52mg Iron: 1mg
    CUISINE: American
    KEYWORD: air fryer appetizer, air fryer recipe
    COURSE: Appetizer, Snack

    You Might Also Love...

    • Cashew chicken recipe in a skillet with rice on the side.Cashew Chicken
    • Sesame ginger chicken salad in a big bowl.Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad
    • Air fryer chicken tenders with a variety of sauces.Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

    February 2, 2023 / 1 Comment

    About Jenny Park

    Jenny Park is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food stylist and recipe developer. One of her favorite foods is donuts. #sfbJENNY

    Previous Post: < Previous Post The BEST Spinach Artichoke Dip
    Next Post: Baked Garlic Bread Dip Next Post >

    Reader Interactions

    February 2, 2023 / 1 Comment

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      Did you make this recipe? We want to see!

      tag @SpoonForkBacon and #SpoonForkBacon on Instagram

    1. oak and white sideboards

      February 03, 2023 at 6:34 am

      i just love this spicy honey butter winks, soo simple and easy to make, i will definitely try this and share with my experience to you, thank for sharing this post.

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    HI! WE ARE GLAD YOU'RE HERE!

    Teri and Jenny of Spoon Fork Bacon

    We hope you find something you love in
    our little corner of the internet.
    XOXOXO, Teri + Jenny

    ABOUT US

    As Featured On

    A complication of logos showcasing where Spoon Fork Bacon has been featured. Including delish, today show, cosmopolitan, good morning america, domino, good housekeeping, william sonoma, and country living.

    Asian Inspired

    BBQ

    PORK

    DESSERT

    For Dinner Tonight

    • Tteokbokki recipe on a platter. Tteokbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cakes)
    • Cajun shrimp pasta recipe in a bowl with a fork on the side. Cajun Shrimp Pasta
    • Korean Army Stew or Budae Jjigae in a pot ready to be served. Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew)
    • Shrimp scampi recipe on a plate with bread and lemon wedges. Shrimp Scampi Recipe
    • A collage of our best Valentine's dinner ideas. Best Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas
    • Cashew chicken recipe in a skillet with rice on the side. Cashew Chicken

    Popular Now

    • Fried pickle chips on a platter with ranch dressing. Fried Pickle Chips
    • Shrimp scampi recipe on a plate with bread and lemon wedges. Shrimp Scampi Recipe
    • Brown Butter Colcannon recipe in a bowl with a spoon in it. Brown Butter Colcannon
    • Chicken and gnocchi soup in a bowl with bread on the side. Chicken Gnocchi Soup
    • Cajun shrimp pasta recipe in a bowl with a fork on the side. Cajun Shrimp Pasta
    • Cashew chicken recipe in a skillet with rice on the side. Cashew Chicken

    Footer

    As Featured On
    As featured on graphic.

    GET NEW RECIPES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX!

    Thank you!

    You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

    Footer

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS Feed
    • Twitter
    • TikTok

    All content including images © 2011-2022 Teri Lyn Fisher & Jenny Park. Stealing is bad karma.

    Spoon Fork Bacon contains paid advertising banners and occasionally affiliate links, and sponsored posts.
    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Sponsored posts are indicated at the start of such posts. All of our opinions are always our own.
    Thank you for supporting our sponsors. It helps us pay to run this site and bring you unique and original recipes.

    Privacy Policy | Accessibility Statement

    Share this ArticleLike this article? Email it to a friend!

    Email sent!