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Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe

This Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe delivers crispy, juicy wings quickly and easily without deep frying. Perfectly seasoned and cooked in the air fryer, these wings offer maximum flavor and crunch with less oil.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer, Chicken Wings, Crispy, Easy, Quick
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings (whole wings or separated into drumettes and flats)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or any neutral oil (such as avocado oil)
  • your favorite wing sauce or seasoning (Buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, honey garlic, or lemon pepper seasoning work beautifully)

Instructions

  • Pat your chicken wings dry with paper towels. If wings are whole, separate them at the joints into drumettes and flats for even cooking.
  • In a large bowl, combine baking powder, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if using. Add wings and drizzle with olive oil. Toss until evenly coated.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  • Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if needed.
  • Cook the wings at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 10-12 minutes) to ensure even browning and crispiness.
  • Once cooked, transfer wings to a large bowl and toss in your preferred wing sauce or seasoning while still hot to coat evenly.
  • Serve immediately with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Large Bowl
  • Paper Towels

Notes

Pat wings dry before coating to maximize crispiness. Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid metallic taste. Don’t overcrowd the basket; flip wings halfway through cooking. Rest wings a few minutes after cooking. Experiment with different sauces and seasonings. Use a meat thermometer to ensure wings reach 165°F (74°C). Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.