Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
These air fryer chicken wings are incredibly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and ready in just 25 minutes! No oil needed for the perfect game day snack.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split into drums and flats
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Ranch dressing for serving
- Celery sticks for serving
- Blue cheese crumbles for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare wings
Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness.
- 2
Season wings
In a large bowl, combine baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne. Toss wings with seasoning mix until evenly coated.
- 3
Preheat air fryer
Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.
- 4
Cook wings first round
Place wings in air fryer basket in a single layer, not touching. Cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 5
Increase temperature
Increase temperature to 400°F (204°C) and cook for additional 3-5 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
- 6
Make buffalo sauce
While wings cook, whisk together buffalo sauce, melted butter, and honey in a large bowl.
- 7
Toss with sauce
Remove wings from air fryer and immediately toss with buffalo sauce mixture while hot.
- 8
Serve immediately
Serve immediately with ranch dressing, celery sticks, and blue cheese crumbles.
Chef's Tips
The secret to extra crispy wings is patting them completely dry and using baking powder, which helps break down the skin proteins. Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket - cook in batches if needed. For maximum crispiness, flip the wings halfway through cooking. These wings are perfect plain or tossed in your favorite sauce after cooking.
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How long does it take to make Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings?
The listed total time is 25 minutes. Prep time is 10 minutes and cooking time is 15 minutes. Follow the instructions for any resting or chilling steps.
How many servings does this Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe make?
This recipe yields 4 servings.
What is the difficulty level of this Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe?
The listed difficulty level is easy.