Honey Lime Chicken Wings

If sweet and tangy wings are more your style, then you will love these honey lime chicken wings! Plus, these wings are another one of our gluten-free chicken wing recipes that can easily be cooked in the air fryer. I’ve also included directions for cooking in oil and oven-baked, too!

Gluten-free honey lime chicken wings

Honey and lime might be one of my favorite flavor combinations. Maybe my honey lime chicken thighs or my honey lime Mahi Mahi gave me away – but it truly is one of my favorite flavor combos – especially in the summer. It’s a sweet and tangy sauce that pairs perfectly with chicken or fish.

These honey-lime chicken wings are of course gluten-free and for this recipe I’m including directions for cooking them in the air fryer within the recipe card. However, on down in this post I’ll also share directions for oil frying and oven-baked wings, too!

Ingredients needed for honey lime chicken wings

To make these honey lime chicken wings you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 2 pounds fresh or thawed chicken wings and drummettes
• 3 Tbsp. arrowroot starch or corn starch
• 1/2 tsp. salt – divided
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 cup raw honey
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. lime juice
• 1 Tbsp. liquid aminos or soy sauce
• 1 tsp. lime zest
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

How to make honey lime chicken wings

1. In a large bowl, add the chicken wings.
2. Next, add the arrowroot starch, pepper, and 1/4 tsp. of the salt.
3. Toss the wings to coat.

4. Place the chicken wings into the air fryer basket and bake at 400 degrees F. for 20 minutes – tossing at the 10-minute mark.

5. While the wings are cooking, add the chili powder, honey, lime juice, liquid aminos, lime zest, red pepper flakes, and 1/4 tsp. of salt to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.

6. After the wings have cooked for 20 minutes. Open the air fryer and, using kitchen tongs, dip each wing into the sauce and return to the air fryer basket. Cook for another 5 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

Recipe FAQs

Optional cooking methods for honey lime chicken wings

1. Oven-Baked Chicken Wings – Place the wings onto a broiler rack, or place a cooling rack onto a baking sheet and place the wings onto the cooling rack. Place into the oven and bake for 40 minutes at 400 degrees F. When done, using kitchen tongs, individually dip each wing into the sauce and place back onto the cooling rack. Place the baking sheet back into the oven and turn the oven setting to broil. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken on the wings.
2. Air Fried Chicken Wings – Place wings into air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes, turning every 10 minutes at 400 degrees. When done, using kitchen tongs, individually dip each wing into the sauce and place back into the air fryer basket and cook for 5-10 additional minutes.
3. Oil Fried Chicken Wings – In a deep frying pan, heat 2 cups of cooking oil over medium-high heat. I recommend using avocado oil. Place the seasoned wings into the oil. Fry the wings for about 10 minutes on one side, then turn and fry for another 10 minutes. Remove from oil and let set, then dip into the sauce and serve.

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Enjoy these other recipes with your honey lime chicken wings!

• La Croix Paloma – a refreshing drink to go with your wings!
• Easy Berry Mojito – perfectly paired cocktail with your honey lime chicken wings!
• Coconut Lime Ceviche – perfect party app to serve with these wings!
• Shoestring Sweet Potato Fries – perfect side dish for your wings!

Honey Lime Chicken Wings