Air Fryer Chicken Wings 🍗🔥
Crispy, juicy chicken wings cooked perfectly in the air fryer with minimal oil. Perfect for snacks, game day, or dinner.
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
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1 kg (2 lbs) chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
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1–2 teaspoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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Optional: ¼ teaspoon chili powder for heat
For Sauces (optional)
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Buffalo sauce
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BBQ sauce
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Honey garlic glaze
Instructions
1. Prepare the Wings
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Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels – this ensures crispiness.
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In a large bowl, toss wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and chili powder (if using).
2. Preheat the Air Fryer
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Preheat to 200°C (400°F) for 3–5 minutes.
3. Cook the Wings
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Place wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer (don’t overcrowd; cook in batches if needed).
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Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 25–28 minutes.
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Shake or flip the wings halfway through cooking for even crispiness.
4. Optional: Toss in Sauce
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If using a sauce, toss cooked wings in Buffalo, BBQ, or honey garlic sauce immediately after cooking.
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Return to air fryer for 2–3 minutes to set the sauce, if desired.
5. Serve
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Serve hot with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and your favorite dip (ranch or blue cheese).
Tips for Extra Crispy Wings
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Pat wings completely dry before seasoning.
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Spray a light layer of oil on wings for extra crunch.
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Cook a few extra minutes if you like them super crispy.
✅ Serving Suggestion:
Pair with fries, a side salad, or baked potato wedges for a full meal.
