Honey Chipotle Chicken Wings (Air Fryer, Oven, or Grill)
These Honey Chipotle Chicken Wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a sweet and smoky homemade sauce. Make them in the air fryer, oven, or on the grill for an easy, flavor-packed appetizer or main dish.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- For the Chicken Wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings split into flats and drumettes
- 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp baking powder optional, for crispier skin
- For the Honey Chipotle Sauce:
- 1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 cup honey
- ⅓ cup chipotles in adobo sauce chopped
- 2 tbsp adobo sauce from the can
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Pat wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss with oil, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and baking powder (if using) until well coated.
- Air Fryer Method:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Arrange wings in a single layer.
- Cook for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Oven Method:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and top with a wire rack. Grease rack.
- Arrange wings in a single layer.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through.
- Grill Method:
- Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F). Oil grates.
- Grill wings for 20–25 minutes, turning every 5–6 minutes, until charred in spots and internal temp reaches 165°F.
- While wings cook, heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in honey, chopped chipotles, adobo sauce, and lime juice. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Place cooked wings in a large bowl. Pour warm sauce over wings and toss to coat. Serve hot.