Air Fryer Spicy Glazed Chicken Wings

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Crispy, flavorful chicken wings with a sweet and spicy glaze, ready in under 30 minutes. This american-inspired air fryer ready in about 30 minutes pairs cornstarch, soy sauce, honey 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

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken wings dry, then toss with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Arrange wings in a single layer in the basket and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Air Fryer Spicy Glazed Chicken Wings take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Air Fryer Spicy Glazed Chicken Wings?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep cornstarch from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Air Fryer Spicy Glazed Chicken Wings?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Air Fryer Spicy Glazed Chicken Wings for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Air Fryer Spicy Glazed Chicken Wings?

American air fryer like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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