Honey Old Bay wings are a welcome change from traditional buffalo wings!
These crispy chicken wings are air fried until golden brown and tossed in a sweet and savory sauce that’ll knock your socks off.
Serve them on game day and thank me later.
Ingredients
- Chicken wings. Use whole chicken wings or separate them, whatever you prefer. I like to buy the party wings from Costco that are already separated.
- Butter
- Honey
- Garlic
- Old Bay seasoning
- Salt
- Black pepper
How to Make Air Fryer Honey Old Bay Wings
Coat the Wings in Dry Seasonings
Grab a large bowl and pour in the salt, pepper and 1 Tbsp. of the Old Bay seasoning. Whisk them together, and then put the wings into the bowl.
Toss the wings in the dry seasonings until they are coated.
Air Fry the Wings
Once your air fryer is preheated to 400F degrees, arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You’ll need to do this in batches.
Air fry the wings until they’re nice and crispy. Cooking time will range from 20-30 minutes, depending on your air fryer and how crispy you like your wings.
Then, set the wings aside, either on a wire rack or in a large bowl.
Make the Honey Old Bay Sauce
In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Then, whisk in the garlic, honey and remaining Old Bay seasoning.
Jack up the heat for a few minutes, until the mixture is foamy and starts to thicken.
Then, reduce the heat back down to a simmer. You should be whisking the whole time.
Toss Wings in the Sauce
Now, pour the hot sauce over the cooked wings and toss until the wings are coated. Delicious!
Watch how to make Honey Old Bay Wings in the Air Fryer!
Oven Baking Instructions
No air fryer? No problem. Just preheat your oven to 425F degrees. Arrange the seasoned wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or unlined (although this means extra cleanup).
Bake the wings for 45 minutes.
Then, make the sauce according to the instructions in the recipe card and toss the baked wings in the sauce.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these honey Old Bay wings the same way you would serve traditional chicken wings.
Offer ranch dressing and blue cheese dressing for dipping, and provide celery sticks and carrot sticks for something crunchy and refreshing.
Storage and Reheating
Store any leftover wings in a sealed airtight container or Ziploc bag. They will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, after which time you can transfer them to the freezer.
To reheat your wings, pop them back in the air fryer until they’re sizzling and crispy again.
Tips for Making the Best Air Fryer Wings
1. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. You can arrange the wings close together, but make sure they are not touching each other. The best way to cook these wings is in batches.
2. Fully preheat the air fryer. This will ensure that the recommended cooking time stays accurate.
3. Use an air fryer liner. To make cleanup a breeze, try an air fryer liner fit to your specific air fryer dimensions.
FAQs
Absolutely! Increase your cooking time by 5-10 minutes and check them frequently during cooking.
You sure can. Adjust the air fryer temperature down to 350F degrees. Coat the chicken tenders in the dry seasonings and air fry for 5 minutes. Flip, and then give them another 4-6 minutes, depending on thickness.
Old Bay is a Maryland-born seasoning blend of 18 herbs and spices, intended traditionally for seafood. The most pronounced flavors in Old Bay seasoning are paprika, celery salt and red pepper. Its uses have expanded over the years, so that we now enjoy it in chicken recipes like this honey Old Bay wings recipe.
When you make these honey Old Bay wings, I’d love to hear about it! Drop a rating or leave a comment below.
Enjoy!
For more air fryer recipes, try these:
- Easy and Delicious Air Fryer S’mores
- Perfect Air Fryer Chicken Schnitzel
- Best Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
For more chicken wing recipes, try these:
Honey Old Bay Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 4 lbs. chicken wings separated
- 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400F degrees.
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with salt, pepper and 1 Tbsp. of Old Bay seasoning.
- Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 20-30 minutes. You will need to do this in batches.
- Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the garlic, honey and 2 Tbsp. of Old Bay Seasoning. Raise the heat to medium-high, until the mixture becomes foamy and bubbly. Reduce heat to a simmer, stirring until slightly thickened.
- Pour the Old Bay sauce over the hot wings and toss to combine.
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