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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
Servings: 4-6 servings 1x

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.

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.

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

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Jessie Shafer