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How to Air Fry Chicken Wings

Crispy, seasoned chicken wings made quickly in the air fryer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken wings separated into drumettes and flats
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Large Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Tongs
  • Paper Towels
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (air fry mode).
  2. Pat the wings completely dry with paper towels, then place them in a large bowl.
  3. Toss the wings with the olive oil until evenly coated.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add the spice mixture to the wings and stir until the wings are evenly coated.
  6. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the basket, working in batches if needed to avoid crowding.
  7. Cook the wings for 7 minutes, flip them with tongs, then cook an additional 6–8 minutes until golden and crispy and cooked through.
  8. Remove the wings from the air fryer and serve plain, with dip, or tossed in your favorite sauce.

Notes

  • Buffalo sauce: 1/2 cup Frank's Original Hot Sauce and 3 tablespoons butter.
  • For a sweeter sauce add 1/2 tablespoon molasses and 1 tablespoon honey.
  • Simple dipping sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or half Greek yogurt) mixed with 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce.
  • Honey mustard: 3 tablespoons honey and 2 tablespoons yellow mustard with 1 tablespoon Dijon if desired.
  • BBQ sauce variation: 1/4 cup barbecue sauce with 1–2 teaspoons Sriracha to taste.