Air Fryer Chicken Wings (original) (raw)
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They are made with a simple homemade seasoning and are ready in about 30 minutes!
If you’re in love with your air fryer like I am, you should probably try all of our air fryer recipes, starting with Air Fryer Chicken Tenders and Air Fryer Chicken Breast. Air Fryer Egg Rolls are one of my favorite recipes ever!
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Why I Love This Air Fryer Chicken Wing Recipe
- Crispy – The forced air circulation in the air fryer gives your super crispy wings, way better than baking them in the oven.
- Easy – Just coat with my simple seasoning blend and toss in your air fryer. Easy peasy!
- No oil! Most recipes use oil to get the wings crispy, but I’ve found that while you can use it, you don’t necessarily need it to get a crispy skin.
RECIPE WALK-THROUGH
How To Make Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer
See the recipe card below for full, detailed instructions
- The Wings. There are a few ways you can go with the chicken wings. You can buy them whole and break them down yourself, or you can buy them already cut into drumettes and wingettes. I prefer to buy them already split. Make sure to leave the skin on for crispiness, and to pat them really dry with paper towels.
- Spice Rub. I use a combination of chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper. This blend has been my go-to for years and I sometimes swap out the chili powder for paprika. You can use a premixed spice blend if you like for a different flavor. Cajun and taco seasonings as well as lemon pepper are all delicious. Rub the seasoning all over the wings.
- Air Fry. Preheat the air fryer for best results. The instructions for your unit may say 350℉ for chicken, but I’ve found that air fryer chicken wings are perfect at 375℉. Cook them for 10 minutes, then flip them over and cook another 10 minutes. With an extra large air fryer, you can fit about a dozen pieces (4 appetizer-sized servings), so you may need to run a couple of batches if you’re serving a lot of people or want this to be your main course.
Recipe Tips
- I prefer to buy my chicken wings already separated, but if you want to buy fresh, whole wings, here’s how to break them down. Snip off the pointy tip of the wing, then pull apart at the joint. Use a sharp knife of kitchen shears to cut the wing at the joint, separating it into two pieces – the wingette and the drumette.
- Speaking of drumettes, you can buy just this portion of the wing if you want. It’s usually everybody’s favorite part and it’s easier to eat, like a mini drumstick.
- If you’re feeling spicy, toss your wings in some buffalo wing sauce. Serve them with ranch or blue cheese. Serve plain wings with honey mustard, or coat them in BBQ or teriyaki sauce. The possibilities are endless!
- If your air fryer wings aren’t quite crispy enough once they’re fully cooked, turn the air fryer to the highest temperature setting and cook for a few more minutes.
Storage Tips
The Best Way to Store Leftovers
Store your leftover chicken wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in your air fryer at 350℉ to retain crispiness.
More Chicken Wing Recipes
Recipe
Air Fryer
3 pounds Chicken Wings skin on
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Optional: Buffalo Wing Sauce or other sauces for dipping.
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- In a small bowl, whisk together the chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare the wings for air frying by removing the wing tip, and separating the wings from the drumettes. Sometimes the frozen packages you get at the store have already done this step for you.
- Sprinkle the prepared seasoning over both sides of the wings.
- Prepare the air fryer by spraying a light coating of cooking spray into the air fryer basket. Place the chicken wings evenly apart in the basket.
- Cook at 375 degrees for 10 minutes, then flip the wings and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the wings are crispy and cooked through.
- If desired, toss with sauce and serve immediately.
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary.
Dipping sauce options: Ranch dressing, Blue cheese, honey mustard, bbq sauce, buffalo sauce.
Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 732mgPotassium: 315mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 567IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.
Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook.