Air Fryer Whole Chicken Wings

These Air fryer whole chicken wings are packed full of flavor with juicy and tender inside, and crispy skin. Making whole chicken wings in air fryer is easy, quick, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Air Fryer Whole Chicken Wings Recipe

This air fryer whole chicken wings recipe is simple and straightforward and in this post, I will show you how to cook whole chicken wings in air fryer in easy steps.

Perfect for game nights, appetizers, parties, and all occasions, these crispy whole wings are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Cooking whole chicken wings in air fryer is faster than cooking it in the oven and healthier than deep frying. No need to cut into drummettes, wingettes, and flats. Just clean, season, and cook! This will not only make the effort required minimal, but it also saves you time.

The ingredients used for this recipe are just a few yet the wings taste absolutely delicious. Uncut chicken wings are seasoned with flavorful herbs and spices and then cooked to perfection.

These air fried whole chicken wings are juicy and tender on the inside with crispy skin. You will love it! Serve on its own or with sides like potatoes, rice, pasta, and sauces.

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This recipe is low-carb and gluten-free. Let me show you how to air fry whole chicken wings

Related: Air fryer bbq chicken wings, Air fryer frozen chicken wings

Ingredients

The detailed ingredient list, measurements, and directions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Whole chicken wings
Paprika
Onion granules
Black pepper
Garlic granules
Parsley
Thyme
Salt
Olive oil

How To Cook Whole Chicken Wings In Air Fryer

In a small bowl, measure the paprika, onion granules, garlic granules, parsley, salt, and olive oil. Mix together.

Pat wings dry with paper towels then add them to a bowl.
Add the seasoning mix to the wings and rub in. Make sure to cover all the wings in the seasoning.

Arrange the seasoned wings in the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer, leaving space in between them.

Set the air fryer to 400F/200C and air fry whole chicken wings for 10 minutes.
Flip the wings with a tong, and continue to air fry for 10-10 minutes.

Bring out and serve.

How Long To Cook Whole Chicken Wings In Air Fryer

This depends on the size of the wings. Also, the size, wattage, and type of air fryer determine the cooking time.

Typically, how long to cook whole chicken wings in air fryer is 20-25 minutes at a temperature of 400F/200C.

Cooking it at a lower temperature will take longer.

If cooking it from frozen, add additional 5 minutes. So how long to cook frozen whole chicken wings in air fryer will be 25-30 minutes.

The wings are cooked when the skin is golden brown and crispy, and the inside is juicy, and tender.

When tested with an instant thermometer, the internal temperature at the thickest part should be at least 165F.

What To Serve With

Wings are perfect as finger foods, for gamedays, bbq, parties, and gatherings. It can also be served with some other foods for a complete meal. Some suggestions of foods that can be served with wings are:

Potatoes- Air fryer diced potatoes, air fryer red potatoes, baked sliced potatoes, air fryer baby potatoes.

Vegetables: Fried plantain, fried carrots, Mediterranean roasted vegetables, roasted carrots, baked vegetables.

Rice: Jollof rice, long grain rice, spicy rice,

Pasta: Spinach pasta, spicy pasta, boiled pasta, creamy tomato pasta.

Sauce: Ranch sauce, Peri Peri,

How To Store

When cooled completely, transfer the wings to a Ziploc or an airtight container, then store it in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
They can easily be reheated in the air fryer, oven, or microwave. They turn out best when reheated in the air fryer.
To Reheat in the Air fryer: Arrange chicken in the air fryer basket or tray without overlapping them and air fry at 380F/180C for 4-5 minutes or until warmed through.

Tips For Making Air Fryer Whole Chicken Wings

• Pat wings dry as much as possible before seasoning so the seasoning is not watered down and also for the chicken to crisp up nicely.
• You can adjust the seasoning to your taste.
• Don’t overlap the wings. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray ensuring there’s space in between them to allow even cooking. If need be you can cook in batches.
• No need to preheat the air fryer however if you do, check a couple of minutes before the recommended cooking time.
• Flip the chicken halfway through cooking so that all the sides are brown and crisp evenly.
• You can toss wings in sauces like buffalo sauce, and bbq sauce.

FAQS

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Recipe

Air Fryer Whole Chicken Wings

These Air fryer whole chicken wings are packed full of flavor with juicy and tender inside, and crispy skin. Making whole chicken wings in air fryer is easy, quick, and ready in under 30 minutes.