Description
A sticky, bright, and slightly spicy take on classic chicken wings, perfect for game day or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken wings (whole or separated into drumettes and flats)
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or neutral oil)
- Salt, to taste (start with 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1/2 cup hot honey sauce
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels.
- Toss wings in a bowl with olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). If using an oven, preheat to 425°F (220°C) and use a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket or on the wire rack.
- Cook for about 20–25 minutes in the air fryer, shaking or flipping halfway through. In the oven, roast for 35–40 minutes, flipping once.
- Check doneness with an instant-read thermometer (chicken is safe at 165°F/74°C but wings are better at 175–185°F/79–85°C).
- Warm the hot honey in a small saucepan or microwave for 10–20 seconds.
- Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl, drizzle the warm hot honey over them, and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra-crispy skin, add 1 teaspoon baking powder to the dry rub. Use store-bought or make hot honey by warming honey with hot sauce or chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying / Baking
- Cuisine: American