Step 1

In a large bowl, add the chicken wings and spices together. Massage with your hands so the dry rub evenly coats the wings.

Step 2

In a small bowl melt the butter, add the hot sauce and honey. Stir until combined.

Step 3

Add the wings to the air fryer basket and cook them at 400F for 16 minutes, flipping halfway.

Step 4

During the last 4-5 minutes, brush the wings with the hot honey sauce for sticky wings. Or pour the sauce over when they're cooked for saucy wings (see below).

Step 5

While the wings are cooling, boil the sauce ingredients for a few minutes (3-to reduce it and pour over the wings.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 400F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Step 7

Arrange the chicken wings on the sheet pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway at the 22-25 minute mark.

Step 8

During the last 10-15 minutes of bake time, brush the hot honey glaze over the wings for them to get sticky.

Step 9

Want a more saucey wing? While the wings are cooling, boil the sauce ingredients for a few minutes (3-to reduce it and pour over the wings.