Description
Air Fryer Chicken Wings are a crispy, juicy, and flavorful alternative to deep-fried wings, perfect for any occasion. This recipe uses minimal oil and delivers restaurant-quality results in under 30 minutes, making it an easy and healthier choice for game nights, parties, or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional sauces: Buffalo sauce, Garlic butter sauce, Honey BBQ
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Cook for 10 minutes, then flip the wings.
- Continue cooking for another 8–10 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
- Toss the cooked air fryer chicken wings in your favorite sauce or serve them plain with dipping sauces on the side.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, ensure the wings are very dry before seasoning.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed for even crisping.
- Flipping the wings halfway through cooking ensures even browning.
- You can customize the seasonings with cayenne for heat or lemon zest for brightness.
- Reheat leftover air fryer chicken wings in the air fryer at 350°F for 4-5 minutes for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A