Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe
When it comes to creating delicious, crowd-pleasing snacks or meals, you just can’t go wrong with Air Fryer Chicken Wings. Whether you’re making Air Fried Buffalo Chicken Wings, experimenting with different Air Fryer Recipes Chicken Wings, or whipping up a quick batch of Frozen Air Fryer Chicken Wings, the air fryer delivers every time. It’s the secret to achieving Crispy Chicken Wings that are perfectly golden and juicy, without the hassle of deep frying.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings flats and drumettes
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or a light drizzle of oil
- Your favorite sauces buffalo, BBQ, or honey mustard
Instructions
- Prep the Wings: Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss wings with baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat for 3–5 minutes.
- Cook the Wings: Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd. Cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Crisp Them Up: Increase temperature to 400°F (200°C) and cook for an additional 5–8 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Sauce or Serve: Toss wings in your favorite sauce or serve them plain with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- For frozen wings, increase the initial cooking time to 25 minutes and adjust as needed.
- For extra crispy wings, let them rest for 5 minutes before saucing.