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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe

Crispy BBQ chicken wings cooked in the air fryer — quick and easy, ready in about 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 poundschicken wings
  • 1/2 cupBBQ Sauce homemade or storebought

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF. Pat the 2 pounds chicken wings dry with paper towels.
  2. If you want extra sauce for serving, set aside some of the 1/2 cup BBQ sauce now. Brush the chicken wings all over with the remaining BBQ sauce so they are evenly coated.
  3. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket or on the tray; do not overcrowd. If they don't fit in a single layer, cook in batches.
  4. Air fry at 400ºF for 10 minutes.
  5. Flip each wing and continue cooking until the thickest part of a wing reaches 165ºF on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 more minutes.
  6. Remove the wings from the air fryer, let rest for 2–3 minutes, and serve. Add any BBQ sauce you reserved, if desired.

Notes

Notes
Storage Tips:
To store leftovers.
Cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To make ahead.
Prepare according to the recipe instructions. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a 9×13 baking dish to reheat. Cover with foil. Preheat the oven to 400º F and reheat the chicken wings until it reaches 165º F, about 15 minutes.
To freeze.
Cool completely and store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat in the microwave or in the oven until the chicken wings reach 165º F when checked with an instant-read thermometer.