Best 7 Air Fry Chicken Wings Recipes

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Crispy, juicy, and flavorful air fryer chicken wings are the perfect party food or game day snack. Made with a simple blend of spices and seasonings, these wings are coated in a light breading and cooked to perfection in an air fryer. The result is crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious and satisfying treat.

This article provides three different recipes for air fryer chicken wings: classic buffalo wings, sweet and spicy wings, and garlic parmesan wings. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and a list of ingredients.

The classic buffalo wings are coated in a spicy buffalo sauce made with cayenne pepper, vinegar, and butter. The sweet and spicy wings are coated in a sweet and tangy sauce made with honey, brown sugar, and chili sauce. The garlic parmesan wings are coated in a savory garlic parmesan sauce made with garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.

Let's cook with our recipes!

AIR-FRYER CHICKEN WINGS



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You can't go wrong with air-fryer chicken wings. Our spice rub has a nice kick from the cayenne seasoning. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon each ground mustard, ginger and nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 whole chicken wings (2-1/2 pounds)
Optional: ranch salad dressing, Buffalo sauce or barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 300°. In a large bowl, combine the garlic powder, garlic salt, mustard, ginger, nutmeg, pepper, allspice, baking soda and cayenne., Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections. Add to bowl with spices and stir to coat. In batches, arrange wings in a single layer on tray in greased air-fryer basket. Cook 15 minutes. Increase temperature to 400°; cook until chicken juices run clear and they are golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Repeat with remaining wings. Serve hot with sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

AIR FRYER CHICKEN WINGS



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How to make PERFECT Air Fryer Chicken Wings. Crispy outside, juicy and tender inside, with easy clean up. The best way to cook chicken wings!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds chicken wings
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup hot sauce (Frank's RedHot is what I use)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon white vinegar
Nonstick cooking spray
Blue cheese sauce
Celery sticks
Chopped fresh chives (optional for color)

Steps:

  • Coat the basket of a 3 quart or larger air fryer with nonstick spray.
  • Trim off the wing tips (you should be able to feel the joint soft spot). It should separate fairly easily, but if not, put the blade in place, then carefully but firmly hit the top of your knife to apply extra pressure. Discard. Next, split the drumette side of each wing from the flat side at the joint: slice down through the skin feeling for the "soft spot" and wiggle your knife as needed.
  • Pat the wings very dry. Sprinkle all over with salt.
  • Place the wings in the air fryer in a single layer, making sure they do not touch (if needed, stand up the drumettes along the side). Set the air fryer to 360 degrees F. Cook the wings for 12 minutes, then remove the basket and with tongs, flip the wings over. Return to the air fryer at 360 degrees for 12 additional minutes.
  • Slide out the basket, flip the wings once more, then return them to the air fryer. Increase the air fryer temperature to 390 degrees F. Cook the wings for 6 minutes, flipping once more halfway through. The skin should look nice and crisp (if your wings are on the larger side, they may need a few more minutes).
  • While the wings finish up, melt the butter in a large microwave safe bowl in the microwave or a saucepan on the stove. Stir in the hot sauce, garlic, and vinegar until smooth.
  • Transfer the wings to the bowl with the hot sauce mixture. Toss to throughly coat the wings. Transfer the wings to a serving plate. Sprinkle with chives as desired. Enjoy warm with blue cheese sauce and celery.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 104 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

AIR FRYER CHICKEN WINGS



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Skip the deep-fryer and forget soggy oven chicken wings. The air fryer offers the best of both worlds for crispy wings without extra fat!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick cooking spray, for the basket
2 pounds chicken wings, split at the joint and tips removed
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving

Steps:

  • Spray the basket of a 3.5-quart air fryer with cooking spray and set aside. Pat the chicken wings dry and sprinkle generously with salt. Place the wings in the fryer basket so they are not touching (if necessary to fit, line up the drumettes standing upright along the sides). Set the air fryer to 360 degrees F and cook for 12 minutes, then flip the wings with tongs and cook for 12 minutes more. Flip the wings again, increase the heat to 390 degrees F and cook until the outsides are extra-crispy, about 6 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, warm the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until melted, about 1 minute. Whisk in the hot sauce.
  • Toss the wings with the butter mixture to coat in a large bowl and serve with dressing on the side.

AIR-FRIED CHICKEN WINGS



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Use an air fryer to make these easy chicken wings, and add the seasoning or sauce of your choice. They're perfect for a buffet or just a movie night snack

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Buffet, Side dish, Snack

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1kg chicken wings
1 tbsp sunflower or olive oil
seasoning of your choice (use salt and pepper, or ½-1 tsp of either smoky BBQ, ras-el-hanout, garlic granules, celery salt or garam masala)
dipping sauce, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Separate each chicken wing in two at the joint, removing the wing tips if you like using sharp kitchen scissors. Toss the chicken wings in the oil and seasoning, then tip into an air fryer (you can either use one with a paddle, or arrange them on the tray of your air fryer if it doesn't have a paddle).
  • Program the air fryer to cook for 35 mins. Check the wings are tender and cooked through - they should be almost falling off the bone - and cook for a further 5 mins if needed. The skin should have bubbled and crisped up, and any excess fat from the chicken will have dripped off into base of the fryer (discard this). Don't leave the chicken in the fryer, or the steam will make the skin soft again. Immediately tip into a bowl and serve with sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 0.4 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 0.4 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.21 milligram of sodium

AIR FRYER OLD BAY® CHICKEN WINGS



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Old Bay® is a seasoning most people think is for seafood. But it's also a great seasoning for poultry. These wings are crispy and lower in calories because they are air fried and tasty thanks to the addition of Old Bay® seasoning.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds chicken wings
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
½ cup cornstarch
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

Steps:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place chicken wings in a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons Old Bay® seasoning and black pepper. Add cornstarch and toss wings until fully coated. Shake each wing and place in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching; cook in batches if necessary.
  • Fry in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes, shake the basket, and fry an additional 8 minutes. Flip wings over and fry until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear, 5 to 6 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine butter and 1 teaspoon Old Bay® seasoning for sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Dip each wing in the sauce. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 1083.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

AIR FRYER BALSAMIC-GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS



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Put a big stack of napkins on the table because once you start eating these crispy, sticky, sweet glazed chicken wings, you won't want to stop. This can be an appetizer for four or main course for two.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
3 tablespoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 pounds chicken wings, split and tips discarded
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon water
¼ teaspoon cornstarch
1 green onion, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat the fryer basket with cooking spray.
  • Whisk baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika together in a small bowl. Place baking powder mixture in a bag, add some of the chicken wings, and shake the bag to coat. Remove wings from the bag, shaking off excess powder, and repeat until all wings are coated with baking powder mixture.
  • Lightly spray the wings with cooking spray, place in the prepared air fryer basket, and cook for 20 minutes, shaking and flipping the wings halfway through. Increase the temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes more. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook the wings in batches.
  • Meanwhile, combine 1/3 cup water, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, honey, chili sauce, and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and cook until sauce has reduced, about 15 minutes. Whisk together 1 teaspoon water and cornstarch in a small bowl and pour into the sauce; stir until sauce has thickened.
  • Place crispy wings into a large bowl, drizzle with sauce, and toss until well coated. Garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 4268.6 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

AIR FRYER BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS



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Push the deep fryer aside and pull out the air fryer instead next game day. There is no need to add all of that oil when you can achieve crispy wings straight out of the air fryer. Serve with celery sticks and ranch dressing, if desired.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ½ pounds chicken wings
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅔ cup cayenne pepper sauce
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C).
  • Place wings in a large bowl. Drizzle oil over wings and massage until chicken is evenly coated.
  • Place 1/2 the wings in the air fryer basket and cook for 25 minutes. Use tongs to flip wings and cook 5 minutes more. Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining wings.
  • While second batch is cooking, combine hot pepper sauce, butter, vinegar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and keep warm until wings are done.
  • Pour sauce over cooked wings and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 120.4 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 1328.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken wings: For the best results, use fresh, whole chicken wings. Avoid using frozen or pre-cut wings, as they may not cook evenly.
  • Pat the chicken wings dry: Before seasoning or cooking the chicken wings, pat them dry with paper towels. This will help the seasoning to adhere and will also help the chicken wings to crisp up.
  • Season the chicken wings generously: Don't be afraid to season the chicken wings liberally. A good rule of thumb is to use about 1 tablespoon of seasoning per pound of chicken wings.
  • Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to the desired temperature before cooking the chicken wings. This will help the chicken wings to cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer: Cook the chicken wings in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Overcrowding will prevent the chicken wings from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the chicken wings until they are crispy: Cook the chicken wings for the recommended amount of time, or until they are cooked through and crispy. The internal temperature of the chicken wings should be at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Air fryer chicken wings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or game day gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken wings that are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give air fryer chicken wings a try. You won't be disappointed!

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