air fryer chicken wings
These crispy air fryer chicken wings are the perfect snack or appetizer for any gathering. With a spicy and tangy seasoning, they cook quickly and deliver a crunch that rivals deep-fried wings without the extra oil.
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 tongs
- 1 cooking spray optional
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken wings, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), and baking powder. Toss until all wings are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the seasoned wings in a single layer in the basket.
- Cook the wings for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy. For extra crispiness, you can add an additional 5 minutes at the end of the cooking time.
- Once done, remove the wings from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- For best results, ensure that the chicken wings are dry before seasoning them. Pat them down with paper towels.
- Feel free to toss the cooked wings in your favorite sauce (like buffalo, barbecue, or honey garlic) for added flavor.
- Experiment with different spices to customize your wings to your taste!
Notes
For best results, ensure that the chicken wings are dry before seasoning them. Pat them down with paper towels.
Feel free to toss the cooked wings in your favorite sauce (like buffalo, barbecue, or honey garlic) for added flavor.
Experiment with different spices to customize your wings to your taste!