Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drums
- 1 tbsp aluminum-free baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/3 cup Frank's RedHot® Original
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tbsp honey
Instructions:
- Use paper towels to pat the chicken wings until they are bone-dry to the touch. Moisture is the enemy of crispiness.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Toss the dried wings in the baking powder mixture until every crevice is lightly and evenly coated.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not crowded to allow for maximum airflow.
- Cook at 400°F for the first 15 minutes to render the subcutaneous fat.
- Cook at 400°F for the remaining 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is mahogany-colored and shattering-crisp.
- In a clean bowl, whisk together the Frank's RedHot, melted butter, and honey. Toss the hot wings in the glaze and serve immediately.