Best 9 Air Fryer Wings Recipes

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Indulge in the crispy delight of Air Fryer Wings, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its perfect blend of flavors and textures. Prepared in the marvel of modern cooking appliances, these wings offer a healthier alternative to traditional fried wings, without compromising on the lip-smacking taste. With three tantalizing recipes to choose from, this article caters to every palate's desire. Whether you prefer the classic Buffalo Wings, the tangy Honey Garlic Wings, or the fiery Sriracha Wings, each recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and discover the magic of Air Fryer Wings, the perfect appetizer or game-day snack that will steal the show at any gathering.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

SPICY AIR FRYER WINGS



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Spicy dry rub wings made in the air fryer.

Provided by Paul Tannos

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Wing Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds chicken wings and drummettes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place in a large bowl, drizzle with oil, and toss to coat.
  • Combine paprika, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne in a small bowl. Sprinkle over chicken and toss until evenly covered.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Arrange chicken in the basket of the preheated air fryer in a single layer, not touching. Cook until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 12 minutes, turning halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). For crispier wings, increase temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1556.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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 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

HONEY-SRIRACHA AIR FRYER WINGS



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The perfect combination of spicy and sweet in every bite, with the ease of using an air fryer. Add more sriracha to suit your tastes. I like to serve the extra sauce on the side for dipping.

Provided by France C

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 fresh chicken wing drumettes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup honey
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C).
  • Place chicken wings in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and garlic powder, tossing to coat.
  • Place wings in the air fryer basket. Set timer for 25 minutes and cook wings, shaking basket every 7 to 8 minutes. When timer ends, turn air fryer off and let wings stand in the basket for 5 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk honey, rice vinegar, and sriracha sauce into butter and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer sauce over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, whisking occasionally. Turn off heat and set aside; sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • Toss cooked wings and sauce together in a bowl. Reserve extra sauce to serve alongside wings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 131.2 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 37.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1054.8 mg, Sugar 35 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.

QUENTIN'S AIR-FRYER PEACH-BOURBON WINGS



Quentin's Air-Fryer Peach-Bourbon Wings image

My father and husband love bourbon flavor, so I add it to tangy wings air-fried in peach preserves. Stand back and watch these wings fly. -Christine Winston, Richmond, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup peach preserves
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons water
2 pounds chicken wings

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°. Place preserves, brown sugar, garlic and salt in a food processor; process until blended. Transfer to a small saucepan. Add vinegar and bourbon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into preserves mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reserve 1/4 cup sauce for serving., Using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 joints on each chicken wing; discard wing tips. In batches, place wing pieces in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook 6 minutes; turn and brush with preserves mixture. Cook until browned and juices run clear, 6-8 minutes longer. Serve wings immediately with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right wings: Look for wings that are fresh and plump, with no discoloration or bruising. Pat them dry with paper towels before cooking to help them crisp up.
  • Season the wings well: Use a combination of spices, herbs, and salt to flavor the wings. You can use your favorite store-bought seasoning blend or make your own. Some popular options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to the desired temperature before cooking the wings. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Cook the wings in batches: Don't overcrowd the air fryer, or the wings will not cook evenly. Cook the wings in batches, if necessary.
  • Flip the wings halfway through cooking: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the wings: The wings are done cooking when they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the wings with your favorite dipping sauce: Some popular options include ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Air fryer wings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and they can be flavored to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy delicious air fryer wings at home.

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