Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to ensure the skin gets extra crispy.
In a large bowl, toss the wings with avocado oil, sea salt, and black pepper until lightly coated.
Place the wings in an air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 400°F for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway through.
While the wings are air-frying, combine honey, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in a small saucepan.
Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat for 4 minutes until it becomes a thick, glossy glaze.
Once the wings are cooked and golden, transfer them to a bowl and toss thoroughly with the warm BBQ sauce.
Serve immediately while the glaze is tacky and the wings are piping hot.