Description
This recipe provides perfectly crispy, restaurant-quality chicken wings made in an air fryer. The wings are first seasoned, air fried, then coated in a sweet and spicy Smoky Honey-Lime Gochujang Glaze for a quick, high-protein snack or easy dinner idea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 60 g gochujang paste (Korean chili paste)
- 80 ml honey
- 30 ml fresh lime juice
- 30 ml low-sodium tamari (or coconut aminos)
- 15 ml toasted sesame oil
- 10 g fresh ginger, finely grated
- 5 g garlic, minced
- 60 ml water (or vegetable broth)
- 15 g fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken Wings: In a large bowl, combine the thoroughly dried chicken wings with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to ensure every piece is evenly coated with the seasoning blend.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 200°C / 400°F. Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer in the basket, working in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure proper air circulation.
- Air Fry for Crispiness: Air fry the wings for 15 minutes, then open the basket and flip them over. Continue air frying for another 10-15 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and crispy, checking that the internal temperature reaches 74°C / 165°F.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the wings cook, whisk together all glaze ingredients (gochujang, honey, lime juice, tamari, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and water) in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Toss and Serve: Transfer the finished wings to a large bowl. Pour about two-thirds of the warm glaze over the hot wings and toss gently to coat. Garnish with fresh cilantro and drizzle the remaining glaze over the top for serving.
Notes
To achieve maximum crispiness, thoroughly pat the chicken wings dry before seasoning; consider air drying them on a wire rack in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket, and work in batches if necessary. Glaze the wings after cooking, not before, as the high sugar content in the honey can burn during the air frying process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: air fryer wings, chicken wings, gochujang glaze, honey lime, spicy sweet, crispy wings, high protein, game day food