Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Crispy And Delicious)

I’ve found the perfect, no-fail way to make the best air fryer chicken wings – and it’s an incredibly easy recipe to follow! By using my air fryer method, I’m able to make super crispy wings just like I’d get at a restaurant (but without the extra oil and greasiness). One of the best parts? The cleanup afterward is easy, and I can feed a big group of family and friends with pretty minimal effort. I’ll eat the wings as they are, right out of the air fryer, or toss them in my favorite wing sauce or dry rub. Either way, these wings are always a favorite appetizer of mine.

Ingredients To Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings

• Chicken wings – I always make sure to buy quality poultry. Personally, I love the chicken wings from ButcherBox
• Baking powder – This is the secret ingredient to getting the best chicken wings that are crispy and golden brown 
• Salt – Use fine salt for this specific recipe

Find the ingredient list with exact measurements in the recipe card below.

Equipment Needed

• Air Fryer – I love my Instant Vortex Dual-Basket Air Fryer. It’s from the makers of Instant Pot, and it’s the air fryer my whole work team uses and loves! The double chambers create extra room, so I can air fry a complete meal at once or a bigger serving than with most other air fryers
• Large bowl – For tossing the wings with the baking powder and salt. I use the same bowl, cleaned out, to toss the wings with sauce or a dry rub after air frying
• Pair of tongs or a fork – For turning the wings over in the air fryer

How To Serve These Wings

I typically serve these wings as an appetizer at: 

• TV watch parties and annually for the Super Bowl
• Potlucks
• Birthday parties
• Friday night friend and family gatherings 

I set out some fresh carrots, celery sticks, pepper strips, and a few dipping sauces to go with the wings. For sauces, I like blue cheese dressing, Homemade Ranch Dressing (or Paleo Ranch Dressing as a dairy-free option), and hot sauce as the main dipping options. 

The Best Way To Store And Reheat

If I have any chicken wings left over and wish to save them, I’ll store them in one of my airtight meal prep containers in the refrigerator. The wings will last up to 3 days in the fridge. To reheat the wings, I remove them from the fridge and set them at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. Then I preheat my air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. After the air fryer has preheated, I transfer the wings into the air fryer basket. Then I air fry them for about 5 minutes or until they are heated through.

Other Air Fryer Recipes To Try

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts With Homemade Aioli

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe (With Oven Option)

Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets (Homemade and Baked)

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe

These crispy air fryer wings are perfect for game days, potlucks, and friend and family get-togethers. They’re super simple to make and always a favorite party snack. 

Prep: 5 minsCook: 18 minsTotal: 23 minutes

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Servings: 4–6 servings 1x

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Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken wings or about 36 pieces (flats and/or drummies), thaw if frozen
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

OPTIONAL: After they are air fried, you can eat the wings plain or toss them with any favorite sauce, such as buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, a dry rub, or a simple mix of minced garlic and grated Parmesan cheese.

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Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400℉. 
2. Spread the wings out on paper towels and pat dry.
3. Place the wings in a large bowl and toss with the baking powder and salt.
4. Working in batches, place the wings in an even, single layer in the preheated air fryer basket. Note: I typically cook 12-15 wings at a time, but this will depend on the size of your air fryer. Don’t overcrowd the wings in the basket. 
5. Air fry for 10 minutes.
6. After the 10 minutes, using a pair of tongs or a fork, turn over each wing in the air fryer basket. Close the air fryer and fry for another 8 minutes or until crispy and lightly golden brown.
7. Remove cooked wings from the air fryer and place in a bowl to toss with buffalo sauce or any desired sauce or dry rub. I recommend starting with ¼ cup sauce and adding more as needed.
8. Repeat to make more batches until all wings are cooked.

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Notes

Serve with dipping sauces and veggies of your choice. I always opt for celery sticks, carrots, pepper slices, and a Homemade Buffalo Wing Sauce or Homemade Ranch.

Nutrition Information

• Serving Size: 1/2 lb chicken wings (1/6 of the recipe)
• Calories: 420
• Fat: 28 g
• (Sat Fat: 8 g)
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Carbohydrate: 0 g
• (Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g)
• Protein: 40 g
• Cholesterol: 250 mg

Dietary

Dairy-FreeEgg-FreeGluten-freeGrain-FreeNut-freePaleoWhole30

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Recipe By: Jessie Shafer

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