Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Wings—crispy, juicy, and full of flavor, without all the oil of traditional frying!

Ingredients

(Serves 4)

  • 10-12 chicken wings (fresh or thawed if frozen)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder (for extra crispiness)
  • Optional: Your favorite wing sauce (Buffalo, BBQ, or teriyaki) for coating

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken Wings:
    • Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps them get crispy when cooked.
    • If the wings are whole, separate them into drumettes and flats by cutting through the joint with kitchen shears or a sharp knife. (You can skip this step if you prefer whole wings.)
  2. Season the Wings:
    • In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and baking powder.
    • Make sure the wings are evenly coated with the seasoning.
  3. Preheat the Air Fryer:
    • Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Cook the Wings:
    • Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between each wing for air circulation.
    • Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
    • For extra crispy wings, you can cook them for an additional 3-5 minutes at the end.
  5. Optional – Toss in Sauce:
    • If you like your wings coated in sauce, transfer the cooked wings to a large bowl and toss them with your favorite wing sauce (Buffalo, BBQ, teriyaki, etc.).
  6. Serve:
    • Serve your crispy air fryer chicken wings with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and your favorite dipping sauce (like ranch or blue cheese).

Tips:

  • For Extra Crispiness: Use baking powder (not baking soda) in the seasoning mix. It helps crisp up the skin even more.
  • Make It Saucy: After cooking, you can dip or toss the wings in your favorite sauce for added flavor.
  • Double the Batch: If you’re making more than one batch, keep the first batch warm in the oven at 200°F (93°C) while cooking the second batch.

These Air Fryer Chicken Wings are a healthier, quicker, and equally delicious alternative to deep frying—perfect for a game day snack or any meal!

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