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Air Fryer Honey Buffalo Wings
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Crispy, spicy, sticky, and sweet – these wings are everything you want in a snack or weekend fakeaway! And the best part? The air fryer does all the hard work.
SERVES
6
CALORIES
429
COOKING TIME
20 mins
DIFFICULTY
simple
If you’re craving a proper fakeaway at home, air fryer honey buffalo wings are hard to beat. They’re crispy, sticky, spicy and sweet all at once, and because they’re cooked in the air fryer, they’re a lot lighter than your standard deep-fried version. Here are some of the most common questions people ask about making them.
Can You Get Crispy Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer?
One of the first things people want to know is whether you can actually get crispy chicken wings in the air fryer. The answer is yes – the air fryer does a brilliant job. A light spray of oil and about 25 minutes at 200°C will give you wings with golden, crunchy skin, all without needing a vat of oil.
How Do You Make Honey Buffalo Sauce?
Traditionally, buffalo sauce is just hot sauce and melted butter, but adding honey takes the edge off the heat and gives the wings that glossy, sticky finish. To make it, you simply mix hot sauce, melted butter, and a good drizzle of honey. You can then toss the wings in the sauce as soon as they come out of the air fryer.
Can You Customise the Sauce?
A lot of people ask if the sauce can be customised, and the answer is definitely. If you like it spicier, add more hot sauce or a pinch of chilli flakes. For a smokier flavour, a dash of smoked paprika or chipotle hot sauce works really well. You can also tone it down for kids by adding extra honey or even a splash of barbecue sauce to make it sweeter. That’s the beauty of a fakeaway like this – you’re in charge of the flavour.
Can You Make Air Fryer Buffalo Wings Ahead of Time?
People also wonder if these air fryer chicken wings can be made ahead. The best way is to cook the wings first, keep them warm, and only toss them in the sauce just before serving. That way they stay crisp instead of going soggy.
Do You Need to Marinate Chicken Wings?
You don’t have to, but it does help with flavour. A simple rub of garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper will do the trick before air frying. If you’ve got more time, you can marinate them in buttermilk overnight for extra tender wings.
Are Air Fryer Honey Buffalo Wings Healthier Than Takeaway?
They can be, yes. Because they’re air fried instead of deep fried, you’re using much less oil. You also know exactly what’s going into the sauce, so you can tweak it to suit your diet – less butter, more honey, sugar-free hot sauce, whatever works for you.
Why You’ll Love This Fakeaway Chicken Wing Recipe
Air fryer honey buffalo wings are one of the easiest and tastiest fakeaway chicken wings you can make at home. Crispy, saucy and endlessly customisable – once you try them, you’ll struggle to go back to the takeaway version. You can also check out my other air fryer chicken wing recipes below:
Method
Step 1
Pat the chicken wings dry with kitchen paper (this makes them extra crispy)
Step 2
Toss the wings in Cajun seasoning, baking powder, salt and pepper until well coated.
Step 3
Place in the air fryer and cook at 200°C for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway, until nice and crispy.
Step 4
Once cooked, transfer into a clean bowl and top with the honey abd buffalo sauce. Give that a good shake so the wings are nice and coated and serve with your favourite dip.
Step 5
PS if you don’t like blue cheese with your wings, you’re missing out…
Ingredients
1 kg Chicken wings
1 tbsp cajun seasoning
1 tbsp baking powder
Salt and pepper
For the honey buffalo sauce:
60ml Buffalo Sauce
30ml Honey
