Honey Old Bay Wings Recipe
This wing recipe is perfect for game day, family gathering, or your next weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Before I discovered the magic of air fryer chicken wings, I thought I could only get good wings at a restaurant, deep fried, slathered in sauce! During football season, these AIR FRYER wings are an easier and less expensive alternative to ordering out!
As a Maryland girl, Old Bay seasoning has a special place in my heart, reminiscent of crab feasts, the salty Atlantic beach air, and warm summers. This easy chicken wing recipe is perfectly paired with a honey Old Bay sauce, bringing a taste of Maryland to your table.
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What You Will Need
- Air Fryer
- 2 Large Mixing Bowls
- Meausing Spoons and Utensils
- Tongs for flipping wings
Ingredients
Originally, I made this recipe with a honey Old Bay sauce made with honey, old bay, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce.
I would first cook the wings, then coat them in the sauce. However, I’ve since changed my favorite Honey Old Bay Wings recipe because I prefer this as a dry rub recipe!
For the new method, you rub your seasonings on the wings before cooking. Then, once they are cooked, you finish the wings off with a drizzle of your favorite honey.
- Chicken Wings
- Avocado Oil
- Old Bay
- Salt and Black Pepper
- Honey
Step By Step How To Make Honey Old Bay Wings Recipe
Prep the Wings:
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, add avocado oil, old bay, salt, and pepper and rub it into the chicken until evenly coated.
Cook the Wings in the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for about 5 minutes.
- Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Air fry the wings at 400°F for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are crispy, golden brown, and cooked through.
Drizzle Honey Over Wings:
- Once the wings are done, transfer them your serving platter and drizzle the honey over the wings.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve these party wings with carrot or celery sticks, ranch, or blue cheese, and enjoy!
Serving Size and Time for This Crispy Chicken Wings Recipe
This recipe makes approximately 4 servings.
Estimated Total Time:
- Prep Time: 5 to 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 to 20 minutes
- Glaze Preparation: 5 minutes (to be completed during the cook time)
- Total Time: 23 to 30 minutes
My Favorite Sauces to Make From Scratch for Air-Fryer Wings
As convenient as store-bought sauces can be, it’s surprisingly easy (and fun) to make your sauces from scratch! Additionally, you can go beyond the classic buffalo and BBQ sauces.
Try out some of my favorite sauces with incredible flavors.
Wet Sauces:
- Pesto
- Honey Garlic
- Jerk
- Hot Wings Sauce such as buffalo
- Parmesan Garlic
- Teriyaki
- Thai-Inspired Peanut Sauce
Dry Rubs:
- Salt and Vinegar (using apple cider vinegar powder)
- Lemon Pepper
- Plain ole’ salt and pepper
Tips For Making The Best Air Fryer Wings
Tip #1: Preheat the air fryer.
You preheat an oven, same goes for the air fryer. 400°F for about 5 minutes should do the trick!
Tip #2: Arrange Wings in a SINGLE Layer.
For extra crispy air fryer wings, the wings need space to ensure even cooking. Overcrowing the basket can lead to unevenly cooked wings.
This means, if you are making a large amount of wings, you will need to cooking them in batches.
Tip #3: For extra crispy wings, serve sauce on the side.
This might be my personal preference, but eversince I started ordering my wings with sauce on the side, I’ve never gone back!
They stay super crispy and I can add as much sauce as I would like for dunking or drizzling!
Tip #4: For easy speedy cleanup use a liner.
For easy speedy clean up use an airfryer liner or tin foil. Be sure to clean the basket after each use, the liner might not get everything, but it will make cleanup easier.
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Honey Old Bay Wings Recipe (Air Fryer Recipe)
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 2 large bowls
- 1 set of measuring spoons and cups
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
Prep the Wings
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for about 5 minutes.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, add avocado oil, old bay, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to rub the oil and seasonings into the wings until evenly coated.
Cook the Wings in the Air Fryer
- Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Air fry the wings at 400°F for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are crispy, golden brown, and cooked through.
Drizzle Honey Over Wings
- Once the wings are done, transfer them to a serving platter. Drizzle the honey over the wings.
Serve
- Serve these party wings with carrot or celery sticks, ranch, or blue cheese, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Hi, I'm Sarah Harper. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who loves to cook, eat, and talk about food! Here at The Addy Bean, you'll discover an array of flexitarian recipes. My mission is to inspire and encourage others to eat and explore the world of plant-based foods!
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