Air Fryer Chicken Wings
These Air Fryer Chicken Wings are incredibly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with bold flavor—without the need for deep frying. Perfect for game day, parties, or easy weeknight dinners, they’re ready in under 30 minutes and totally irresistible.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings split and tips removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon baking powder optional, for extra crispiness
Optional Sauces:
- Buffalo sauce
- BBQ sauce
- Honey garlic sauce
- Teriyaki sauce
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for 5 minutes.
- Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss wings with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and baking powder if using.
- Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 20–24 minutes, shaking the basket and flipping wings halfway through.
- For extra crispiness, cook an additional 3–5 minutes.
- Toss wings in sauce if desired and serve immediately
Notes
- Extra crispy tip: Dry wings thoroughly and avoid overcrowding the basket.
- Sauce timing: Toss wings in sauce right before serving to maintain crispness.
- Make ahead: Cook wings, refrigerate, and reheat at 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Flavor variations: Cajun, lemon pepper, garlic parmesan, or Korean-style.
- Serving ideas: Pair with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and ranch or blue cheese dip.