Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Learn how to make perfectly crispy chicken wings in your air fryer, ideal for game days or parties. 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 or dry rub ingredients
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness.
- In a bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in your 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 a sauce, toss the cooked wings in your favorite sauce immediately after removing them from the air fryer.
- If using a dry rub, you can apply it before or after cooking, depending on your preference.
- Serve hot and enjoy your crispy air fryer chicken wings.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, you can add a pinch of baking powder to your dry rub mixture.
- 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 making a double batch for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg