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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20–24 minutes
Total Time: 30–35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lb (900 g) chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free, optional, for extra crispy skin)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil.
- Mix the baking powder (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Coat the wings evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3–5 minutes.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes.
- Flip the wings and cook for another 10–12 minutes, until golden brown, crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- For extra-crispy wings, cook an additional 2–3 minutes.
Sauce Ideas
- Buffalo: Toss with melted butter and hot sauce.
- Honey Garlic: Mix honey, minced garlic, and a splash of soy sauce.
- BBQ: Toss with your favorite barbecue sauce during the last 2–3 minutes.
- Lemon Pepper: Sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice after cooking.
- Garlic Parmesan: Toss with melted butter, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
Serving Suggestions
- Celery and carrot sticks
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
- French fries or potato wedges
- Coleslaw
- Corn on the cob
Tips for the Crispiest Wings
- Dry the wings thoroughly before seasoning.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket—cook in batches if needed.
- Flipping halfway through ensures even browning.
- Fresh wings generally crisp better than wings that still have excess moisture from thawing.
