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If you LOVE WINGS, You need to try this HONEY BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS recipe!
These Honey Buffalo Chicken wings are packed with flavor! BUT If this Honey Buffalo Chicken recipe isn't your thing, you can follow the cooking instructions for the wings then enjoy as is or slather on your favorite sauce. These wings turn out so crispy and juicy, you can even eat them as is! Air Fryer, deep fry and oven baked instructions are all listed below!
This HONEY BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS recipe cooked in the Air Fryer are the BEST of both worlds.
One of my favorite appliances in my home is my Air Fryer, and if you have one (or 3 Air Fryers like me), you know why! I do love a good ole fried chicken, but I try to limit how often we deep fry. The oil fry smell that lingers in my house for days after frying is the worst.

The SECRET to crispy HONEY BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS without deep frying is BAKING POWDER & POTATO STARCH!
It is very important to use aluminum free baking powder, not baking soda which is usually in an orange box. The baking powder helps draw out the moisture from the skin which results in a crispy CHICKEN WING! If you don't have potato starch, corn starch works well too.
Every Air Fryer is Different.
I have 3 Air fryers, and my newest one is a BEAST. I would recommend checking at 15-20 minutes the internal temp with a meat probe. You might need another 5 mins at 400 to finish the cook or brown up the chicken some more.
If you don't have an Air Fryer don't worry, this recipe can easily be done in an oven or deep fried as well!
Oven Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F.
- Place your wings onto a baking rack for best results. Bake at 400F for 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on your wing size. Flip at the 25-30 minute mark once it has browned.
Deep Fry Cooking Instructions
- Omit the Baking powder if deep frying. Deep fry wings at 350 for 8-12 minutes. I use a big pan that has a lot of space for the wings so mine were cooked at the 8 minute mark. Try not to crowd the pan if possible and cook in small batches to give the wings space to cook evenly.
If you LOVE this Honey Buffalo wing recipe, here are some other Air Fryer WING recipes you might like:



Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer or
- Oven **Oven Bake at 400 for 45 min to 1 hour depending on wing size, Flip after 25-30 minutes once browned* or
- Pan ** Deep fry wings at 350 for 8-12 minutes. I used my pan that had a lot of space for the wings so mine were cooked at the 8 minute mark. Try not to crowd the pan if possible and cook in small batches to give the wings space to cook evenly*
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 1.5 lbs Chicken wings (approx. 12 wings)
- ½ tbsp Baking powder Aluminum free (Not baking soda- orange box) **Leave this out if you are deep frying
- ½ tbsp Potato Starch (sub corn starch)
- 1 tsp Garlic Salt
- 1 tsp Seasoned salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
For the Honey Buffalo sauce
- 1.5 tbsp Butter (I used unsalted)
- 3 tbsp Franks Hot Sauce
- 1.5- 2 tbsp Honey
- ½ tsp Salt ** a pinch
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika or Cayenne
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Vinegar (Optional for extra tang)
Instructions
For the Chicken Wings
- 1. Cut the wings into Drums and Flats if they aren't separated yet. 1.5 lbs Chicken wings (approx. 12 wings)
- 2. Dry the wings very well with a paper towel, this will ensure a crispy wing.
- 3. Combine the dry ingredients (**If Air Frying or Oven baking, we will use baking powder, not baking soda- orange box) If you will deep fry, you can leave out the baking powder. ( 1.5 lbs Chicken wing-approx. 12 wings, ½ tablespoon Baking powder Aluminum free (Not baking soda- orange box), 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt, 1 teaspoon Seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon Black pepper, 1 teaspoon Onion Powder, ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika, ½ tablespoon Potato Starch (sub corn starch)
Air Fryer Cooking Instructions
- 4. Preheat Air fryer to 400 degrees. Add in the chicken wings and cook for 20 minutes and flip halfway. *Try to avoid over crowding because this can prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and crisping up.*
- 5. After flipping the wings at 10 minutes, start to prepare the sauce
- Note: Some air fryers may need 15 minutes, some may need the full 20 or even 25 mins. *My Crux Marshmello is done in about 15-18 mins, and the Crux 6-1 takes 20-25 mins*
Oven Cooking Instructions
- 4. Preheat your oven to 400F.
- 5. Place your wings onto a baking rack for best results. Bake at 400F for 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on your wing size. Flip at the 25-30 minute mark once it has browned.
Deep Frying Instructions
- 4. Deep fry wings at 350 for 8-12 minutes. I used my pan that had a lot of space for the wings so mine were cooked at the 8 minute mark. Try not to crowd the pan if possible and cook in small batches to give the wings space to cook evenly*
- 5. Set aside to drain oil
For the Honey Buffalo sauce
- 6. Heat a pan to medium and add butter.
- 7. Once the butter has melted, add in hot sauce, seasonings and honey. Simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- 8. Toss the chicken wings with honey buffalo sauce in a bowl
- 9. Enjoy!
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Equipment

Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 1.5 lbs Chicken wings (approx. 12 wings)
- ½ tablespoon Baking powder Aluminum free (Not baking soda- orange box) **Leave this out if you are deep frying
- ½ tablespoon Potato Starch (sub corn starch)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1 teaspoon Seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
For the Honey Buffalo sauce
- 1.5 tablespoon Butter (I used unsalted)
- 3 tablespoon Franks Hot Sauce
- 1.5- 2 tablespoon Honey
- ½ teaspoon Salt ** a pinch
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika or Cayenne
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Vinegar (Optional for extra tang)
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Instructions
For the Chicken Wings
- Cut the wings into Drums and Flats if they aren't separated yet.1.5 lbs Chicken wings (approx. 12 wings)
- Dry the wings very well with a paper towel, this will ensure a crispy wing.
- Combine the dry ingredients (**If Air Frying or Oven baking, we will use baking powder, not baking soda- orange box) If you will deep fry, you can leave out the baking powder.1.5 lbs Chicken wings (approx. 12 wings), ½ tablespoon Baking powder Aluminum free (Not baking soda- orange box), 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt, 1 teaspoon Seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon Black pepper, 1 teaspoon Onion Powder, ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika, ½ tablespoon Potato Starch (sub corn starch)
Air Fryer Cooking Instructions
- Preheat Air fryer to 400 degrees. Add in the chicken wings and cook for 20 minutes and flip halfway. *Try to avoid over crowding because this can prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and crisping up.*
- After flipping the wings at 10 minutes, start to prepare the sauce
- Some air fryers may need 15 minutes, some may need the full 20 or even 25 mins. *My Crux Marshmello is done in about 15-18 mins, and the Crux 6-1 takes 20-25 mins*
Oven Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F.
- Place your wings onto a baking rack for best results. Bake at 400F for 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on your wing size. Flip at the 25-30 minute mark once it has browned.
Deep Frying Instructions
- Deep fry wings at 350 for 8-12 minutes. I used my pan that had a lot of space for the wings so mine were cooked at the 8 minute mark. Try not to crowd the pan if possible and cook in small batches to give the wings space to cook evenly*
For the Honey Buffalo sauce
- Heat a pan to medium and add butter.
- Once the butter has melted, add in hot sauce, seasonings and honey. Simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Toss the chicken wings with honey buffalo sauce in a bowl
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Dry your wings very well before seasoning to ensure a crispy wing!
- Be sure to use baking powder that is aluminum free and not baking soda (orange box)
- Cooking the chicken on a wire rack inside the air fryer will result in a crispier chicken wing. The wire rack promotes air circulation and helps the juice drip away from the chicken.










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