Imagine sinking your teeth into the most perfectly crispy, golden-brown chicken wings without the mess and calories of deep-frying. These Air Fryer Wings are about to revolutionize your game day, movie night, or any night snacking experience! With a foolproof method that guarantees crispy skin and tender meat every single time, you'll be the hero of your kitchen, creating restaurant-quality wings in just 35 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your favorite wing sauce
Instructions
- Remove chicken wings from refrigerator and pat completely dry with paper towels. This ensures crispy skin and better seasoning adherence.
- In a large mixing bowl, drizzle olive oil over wings. Toss to coat evenly, ensuring each wing is lightly covered.
- Mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning mixture over wings, thoroughly coating each piece by hand.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Ensure basket is clean and lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Arrange wings in a single layer in air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding. Cook in batches if necessary to maintain proper air circulation.
- Air fry wings for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time to ensure even crispiness. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Once cooked, transfer wings to a large mixing bowl. Toss with your favorite wing sauce until completely coated.
- Let wings rest for 2-3 minutes to allow sauce to set. Serve hot with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Tips
- Pat wings completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket - work in batches for even cooking
- Flip wings halfway through cooking to ensure uniform browning
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Let wings rest briefly after saucing to allow coating to set
- Experiment with different seasoning blends and wing sauces for variety
- For extra crispy wings, you can lightly dust wings with cornstarch before seasoning
- Always preheat your air fryer for the best results
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: 26g
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 110mg
