Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Make perfectly crispy chicken wings in your air fryer for game day or any party. This recipe includes tips for dry rubs, sauces, and cooking from frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Optional: Your favorite wing sauce (e.g., buffalo, BBQ)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness.
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- If using sauce, toss the cooked wings in your desired sauce immediately after removing them from the air fryer.
- Serve hot and enjoy your crispy air fryer wings.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, you can add 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder to the dry rub.
- If cooking from frozen, add an additional 5-10 minutes to the cooking time.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of your wings and your specific air fryer model.
- Consider this recipe as a base for various flavor combinations, similar to how meal planning services offer diverse options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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