This crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe is a crowd favorite! So easy to make and full of flavor. Coat with sauce and watch them disappear.
Air fryer chicken wings can be served as a party appetizer, on game day, or as the main dish alongside rice or a salad. You can coat the wings with a variety of sauces so everyone can choose their favorite.
How To Make Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
The two most important things about making crispy air fryer chicken wings is patting them dry and allowing them to rest in the refrigerator with the coating. These two steps will give you crispy chicken wings without having to deep-fry them!
Ingredients Needed:
- chicken wings
- flour
- cayenne pepper
- paprika
- chili powder
- garlic salt
- olive oil spray
Cut the chicken wings in thirds and discard the tips. Pat the wings dry on both sides with paper towels and place them in a bowl.
Mix together flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, chili powder, and garlic salt in a small bowl. Coat the chicken wings with the seasoned coating mixture. Place the coating chicken wings in a pan, cover the pan and place it in the fridge for 60 minutes.
What other seasonings can I add?
We went with an all-purpose, lightly seasoned coating for these air fryer chicken wings but this is where you can let your creativity run wild! You can use any combination of spices you desire. Here are a few suggestions:
- garlic and herb
- taco seasoning
- Jamaican jerk
- savory dry rub
Can I make them ahead of time and store them in the freezer?
Yes, you can prepare these chicken wings ahead of time. Follow the recipe to prepare the chicken wings up place them in the freezer instead of the refrigerator. After about 30 minutes, transfer the wings to an airtight freezer bag for storage. When ready to prepare, preheat the air fryer and bake at 380˚F for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through baking, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
Spray the chicken wings with olive oil and bake them in a preheated air fryer at 380˚F for 15 minutes. Turn the chicken wings over and spray again with olive oil spray. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Can I bake these in the oven instead?
Yes, you can use this recipe to make oven baked chicken wings! Coat the wings as directed in the recipe, place on a wire rack on a baking sheet and refrigerate. Spray the wings with olive oil and bake at 400˚F for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway through, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings Sauces
We chose a store-bought buffalo sauce and a homemade garlic parmesan wing sauce (find the recipe here) to coat our chicken wings.
- buffalo sauce
- lemon pepper
- teriyaki sauce
- garlic parmesan wing sauce
- barbecue sauce
- chipotle sauce
Arrange the coated air fryer chicken wings on small trays for serving along with celery and a dipping sauce such as blue cheese dressing or ranch.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings Frequently Asked Questions
Crispy chicken wings take 25-30 minutes to bake at 380˚F in a preheated air fryer.
Yes, you can cook frozen chicken wings in the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer and bake at 380˚F for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through baking, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
When enjoying chicken wings as an appetizer, serve them with celery and a dressing for dipping. For the main dish, serve them alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or a salad.
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
This crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe is a crowd favorite! So easy to make and full of flavor. Coat with sauce and watch them disappear.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken wings
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
Instructions
- Cut wings into thirds and discard the tips.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel and place them in a bowl.
- Mix the flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, chili powder, and garlic salt.
- Coat the wings with the flour mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 60 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380˚F. Spray the air fryer with olive oil. Add the wings and spray them with olive oil. Bake at 380˚F for 15 minutes.
- Flip the chicken wings over and spray again with olive oil. Bake for 10-15 additional minutes.
- Coat with your favorite sauce.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3 Serving Size: 4 wingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 574Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 733mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 28g
Nutrition data is calculated automatically by Nutritionix and isn't always accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health.
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