Air Fried Chicken Wings Recipe

These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings are the end all be all of chicken wings. Made with the perfect blend of seasonings and a homemade buffalo sauce that will make everyone crave second and third helpings!

I am a HUGE fan of chicken wings, especially on game day. Air Frying wings is, in my opinion, the BEST way to make wings.

No need for hot oil because you are making this a healthier version and its cooked with hot air! Youll still have delicious wings without all of the extra fats and calories.

If youve never made a batch of homemade wings in your air fryer, you are in for a treat. These crispy chicken wings are second to none and youll never want to order them from a restaurant again. Its the perfect appetizer or quick weeknight dinner.

We are going to go over all of our favorite tips and tricks to show you how to make the best chicken wings in the air fryer. Skip the grill and the oven, these are the best!

There are a few tips and tricks to making these wings and you will want to grab a pen and paper to write them down, or make life easy and head down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Another tip to make crispy wings in the air fryer is to add a little baking powder to the mixture. Baking powder is what helps make crispy skin.

Youre going to love this air fryer chicken wings recipe so much youll never want to have them any other way again.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Chicken Wings are the best and crispiest wings ever! Done in less than 20 minutes, you’ll never make wings another way again!

Prep: 3min

Total: 21min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 213 kcal, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken wings (drums and flats) ((defrosted if frozen))
• 1 TBS olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instruction:

1. Prep the chicken wings. If full wings, separate them into drums and flats. Make sure they are defrosted. Pat them dry completely dry (this will help them get crispy).
2. Place the wings into a bowl and drizzle olive oil oven them. Toss to coat. Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to completely coat the wings.
3. Preheat the Air Fryer at 400 F degrees for 2 minutes. Add wings in a single layer to the air fryer (they should NOT be touching), and cook for 10 minutes at 400 F degrees.
4. After the timer goes off, open and carefully flip over the chicken wings. Cook for 8 more minutes. Remove the chicken wings and serve.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Nothing is more satisfying than cooking up a batch of wings without deep frying. The air fryer’s fan and heating mechanism create a frenzy of forceful hot air that swirls down and around the wings, crisping up the skin to golden perfection (and without the added calories of frying oil). Self-contained air fryers are not the only option for cooking at home: look for multi-cookers and ovens that have an air fryer setting. You can buy chicken wings that are already split or do the work yourself with whole wings – don’t forget to save the tips for making chicken stock.

Total: 0 40min0

Yield: 2 to 4 servings

Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 4 servings, calories 588, Fat 47g, Saturated Fat 18g, Carbohydrate 0g, Fiber 0g, Sugar 0g, Protein 41g, Cholesterol 287mg, Sodium 591mg

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken wings, split at the joint and tips removed
• Kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup hot sauce, such as Frank’s RedHot
• Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving

Instruction:

1. Pat the chicken wings dry and sprinkle generously with salt. Place the wings in the basket of a 3.5-quart air fryer so they are not touching (if necessary to fit, line up the drumettes standing upright along the sides). Set the air fryer to 360 degrees F and cook for 12 minutes, then flip the wings with tongs and cook for 12 minutes more. Flip the wings again, increase the heat to 390 degrees F and cook until the outsides are extra-crispy, about 6 minutes more.
2. Meanwhile, warm the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until melted, about 1 minute. Whisk in the hot sauce.
3. Toss the wings with the butter mixture to coat in a large bowl and serve with dressing on the side.

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings are the end all be all of chicken wings. Made with the perfect blend of seasonings and a homemade buffalo sauce that will make everyone crave second and third helpings!

Prep: 5min

Total: 27min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 361 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 1982 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 17 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 12 wings (whole)
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup buffalo hot sauce

Instruction:

1. Cut the wings into pieces so that you have 24 wings.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket after preheating.
3. Place the wings in a large bowl and add olive oil, garlic powder, and baking powder. Mix well.
4. Add the seasoned wings in a single layer to the air fryer basket.
5. Air Fry WIngs at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, flipping the wings every 5 minutes. Increase the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook an additional 2 minutes for extra crispy skin. Use a digital meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
6. Carefully remove the air fryer wings from the air fryer, cover with your favorite sauce, and serve with your favorite sides.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

How to make PERFECT Air Fryer Chicken Wings. Crispy outside, juicy and tender inside, with easy clean up. The best way to cook chicken wings!

Prep: 5min

Total: 35min

Yield: 10

Serving Size: 1 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 g, calories 104 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 4 g

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot is what I use)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar
• Nonstick cooking spray
• Blue cheese sauce
• Celery sticks
• Chopped fresh chives (optional for color)

Instruction:

1. Coat the basket of a 3 quart or larger air fryer with nonstick spray.
2. Trim off the wing tips (you should be able to feel the joint soft spot). It should separate fairly easily, but if not, put the blade in place, then carefully but firmly hit the top of your knife to apply extra pressure. Discard. Next, split the drumette side of each wing from the flat side at the joint: slice down through the skin feeling for the “soft spot” and wiggle your knife as needed.
3. Pat the wings very dry. Sprinkle all over with salt.
4. Place the wings in the air fryer in a single layer, making sure they do not touch (if needed, stand up the drumettes along the side). Set the air fryer to 360 degrees F. Cook the wings for 12 minutes, then remove the basket and with tongs, flip the wings over. Return to the air fryer at 360 degrees for 12 additional minutes.
5. Slide out the basket, flip the wings once more, then return them to the air fryer. Increase the air fryer temperature to 390 degrees F. Cook the wings for 6 minutes, flipping once more halfway through. The skin should look nice and crisp (if your wings are on the larger side, they may need a few more minutes).
6. While the wings finish up, melt the butter in a large microwave safe bowl in the microwave or a saucepan on the stove. Stir in the hot sauce, garlic, and vinegar until smooth.
7. Transfer the wings to the bowl with the hot sauce mixture. Toss to throughly coat the wings. Transfer the wings to a serving plate. Sprinkle with chives as desired. Enjoy warm with blue cheese sauce and celery.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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