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Crispy chicken wings served with dipping sauce and vegetables

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Golden, crispy chicken wings made in the air fryer with a simple dry seasoning and easy buffalo-style sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Wings
  • 2 lb chicken wings split at the joints; tips removed
  • 1 tbsp aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • cooking spray as needed
Quick Buffalo-Style Sauce
  • 1/3 cup hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp honey optional

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix baking powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Toss the wings with the seasoning until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the basket and arrange wings in a single layer.
  4. Air fry for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until browned, crisp, and cooked through.
  5. Stir together hot sauce, melted butter, and honey if using. Rest the wings for 5 minutes, then toss with sauce and serve.

Notes

Do not use baking soda. Aluminum-free baking powder helps the skin brown and crisp without leaving a metallic taste.