Air Fryer Spicy Glazed Chicken Wings

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

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Crispy, flavorful chicken wings with a sweet and spicy glaze, ready in under 30 minutes. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken wings, cornstarch, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 300 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, split into drumettes and flats chicken wings
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp chili garlic paste
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken wings dry, then toss with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
Step 2: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Arrange wings in a single layer in the basket and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Step 3: While wings cook, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp chili garlic paste, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder in a small bowl.
Step 4: After 15 minutes, remove wings from air fryer and toss in sauce mixture until coated. Return to air fryer for 3-5 minutes more until glazed and crispy, then serve.