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Air Fryer Sticky Soy Garlic Wings

Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken wings split into drumettes and wingettes
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the wings

  • Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. This step is essential because moisture on the skin prevents them from getting crispy in the air fryer.

Step 2: Air fry the wings

  • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the wings in a single layer, making sure they’re not overcrowded. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

Step 3: Make the glaze

  • While the wings cook, combine soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, brown sugar, and rice vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and let it gently simmer until the sugar dissolves.

Step 4: Thicken the sauce

  • Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until the sauce becomes glossy and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

Step 5: Coat the wings

  • Once the wings are crispy and cooked through, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the sticky soy garlic glaze over the top and toss well to coat every piece evenly.