Description
This air fryer chicken wings recipe delivers ultra-crispy skin and tender meat in just 25 minutes, perfect for quick snacks, weeknight dinners, or game day celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings (fresh or fully thawed, split at the joints)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
- 1 teaspoon salt (preferably kosher salt)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- Your favorite wing sauce (optional, e.g., buffalo, BBQ, honey garlic)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings super dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
- Toss wings in a large mixing bowl with olive oil until lightly coated.
- Sprinkle baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika over the wings and toss well to coat evenly.
- Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
- Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook wings for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through at about 12 minutes.
- Check for a deep golden color and crispy texture; ensure wings are cooked through and juices run clear.
- If desired, toss wings in warmed favorite sauce after cooking and serve immediately.
Notes
Pat wings dry thoroughly before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Use baking powder, not baking soda, to avoid bitterness and achieve crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation. Flip wings halfway through cooking for even crisping. Toss wings in sauce after cooking to maintain crisp texture. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 28
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