Best 6 Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipes

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Crispy, juicy, and flavorful, air fryer chicken wings are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or main course. Made with simple ingredients and cooked to perfection in an air fryer, these wings are a healthier alternative to traditional fried wings, with less oil and fat. This recipe article provides three variations of air fryer chicken wings: classic, buffalo, and honey garlic. The classic recipe offers a timeless flavor profile, with a blend of garlic, paprika, and salt. The buffalo recipe adds a spicy kick with a tangy buffalo sauce, while the honey garlic recipe delivers a sweet and savory combination that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With step-by-step instructions, cooking times, and serving suggestions, this article guides you through the process of making these delectable wings in your air fryer. Get ready to indulge in a crispy, juicy, and flavorful experience with these air fryer chicken wings.

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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

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 KETO CHICKEN WINGS



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These air-fried chicken wings are finished in under 15 minutes and a great dish if you are on the keto diet. If desired, separate wings into drumettes.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Wing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 pounds chicken wings
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine chicken wings, taco seasoning, and oil in a resealable plastic bag. Shake to coat.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 2 minutes.
  • Place wings in the air fryer and cook for 12 minutes, turning after 6 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 57.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 187 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

AIR-FRYER SPICY CHICKEN WINGS



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Chicken wings turn out perfectly when they're cooked in an air fryer. Here, they are tossed with a bit of baking powder before frying, which yields a particularly crunchy, browned skin with a rough, craggy texture. It's a technique based on one from Ben Mims's cookbook, "Air Fry Every Day" (Clarkson Potter, 2018), which he learned from J. Kenji López-Alt from Serious Eats. After frying, the wings are tossed with a honey and chile-based sauce spiked with fresh lemon juice and zest. Sticky, fiery and impossible to stop eating, they are an easier, leaner version of deep-fried chicken wings, made without the mess.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     finger foods, poultry, appetizer, main course

Time 25m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 pound chicken wings, cut in half through the joint into wingettes and drumettes
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon honey, preferably dark
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon Sriracha or other Asian chile sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss chicken with baking powder, salt and pepper until the pieces are thoroughly coated. Spread the pieces out on a rack placed on a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 1 hour and up to overnight. (The longer, the better.)
  • Heat the air fryer to 400 degrees, if preheating is necessary.
  • Arrange chicken on air fryer rack so all of the pieces are standing up against the edges of the basket, with as much space around each one as possible. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together butter, lemon zest and juice, honey, Tabasco and sriracha.
  • Immediately transfer the fried chicken wings to the bowl with the honey-chile sauce and toss well. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 298, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 343 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

AIR FRYER HERB-SEASONED CHICKEN WINGS



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Healthy and delicious wings. These are also low-carb. Serve with your favorite sauce.

Provided by mimiofmany

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cooking spray (such as Pam®)
8 chicken wings
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Spray the basket with cooking spray.
  • Rinse chicken wings and pat dry. Mix black pepper, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, herbes de Provence, and kosher salt together in a bowl. Sprinkle on both sides of the wings.
  • Place wings in the fryer basket, making sure they do not touch. Fry until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 9 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 139.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

AIR FRYER ESSENTIALS: SPICY CHICKEN WINGS



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These are a simple, easy-to-make recipe for some yummy chicken wings. The sauce is my own invention; however, you can choose any sauce that meets your fancy. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

THE SAUCE (OPTIONAL)
1/4 c mayonnaise, plain variety
2 Tbsp thousand-island dressing
1 Tbsp hot sauce, i prefer frank's
1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 pinch salt, kosher variety
THE WINGS
1/4 c flour, all-purpose variety
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp white pepper, freshly ground
1/8 tsp salt, kosher variety
12 chicken wings separated

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 3. THE SAUCE (OPTIONAL)
  • 4. If you are making the sauce, add all of the ingredients together, and reserve.
  • 5. THE WINGS
  • 6. Add the flour, paprika, pepper, and salt together, and then toss with the wings.
  • 7. Add to the basket of your air fryer.
  • 8. Set the temperature of the air fryer to 375f (190c), add the chicken wings and cook for 28 minutes.
  • 9. After 14 minutes, shake the basket and continue cooking.
  • 10. After the 28 minutes, shake the basket of wings, increase the temperature to 400f (205c), and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • 11. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 12. Remove from the air fryer, and serve with the optional sauce, or whatever sauce you prefer. Enjoy.
  • 13. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken wings: Look for wings that are plump and have a good amount of meat on them. Avoid wings that are too small or have a lot of feathers.
  • Pat the chicken wings dry before seasoning them: This will help the seasoning stick to the wings and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Use a variety of seasonings to create flavorful wings: Some popular options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. You can also use your favorite barbecue sauce or wing sauce.
  • Preheat the air fryer before cooking the chicken wings: This will help the wings cook evenly and prevent them from sticking to the basket.
  • Cook the chicken wings in a single layer: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from steaming.
  • Flip the chicken wings halfway through cooking: This will help them cook evenly on all sides.
  • Serve the chicken wings with your favorite dipping sauce: Some popular options include ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and honey mustard.

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 a little bit of preparation, you can create crispy, flavorful wings that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give air fryer chicken wings a try.

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