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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer » Air Fryer Chicken Wings

    Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe

    Published: March 29, 2022 by Sangeetha Vel | Updated: February 28, 2023 Leave a Comment

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    Air Fryer Chicken Wings are a crispy, easy-to-make, and flavorful appetizer dish. It is usually made with Chicken Wings, basic dry rub seasoning, and optional hot sauce to toss. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Chicken Wings in Air Fryer with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.

    I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe to make the cooking process simple and clear. These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings are one of the best dishes to serve as a snack, appetizer, or for lunch and dinner. And the best part is it comes together in under 30 minutes.

    Air fried chicken wings in a serving bowl
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    • What is Air Fryer Chicken Wings?
    • Ingredients
    • How to Air Fry Chicken Wings?
    • How long to Air Fry Chicken Wings?
    • Tips
    • Calories
    • Storage Suggestions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Related Recipes
    • Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe video
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    • FAQ

    What is Air Fryer Chicken Wings?

    Air Fryer Chicken Wings are a crispy and flavor-loaded chicken appetizer dish. They are made with fresh or frozen chicken wings and a basic seasoning mix. The chicken wings are coated with your favorite dry rub seasoning and air fried at high temperatures.

    The recipe requires less oil just to lightly coat the chicken but delivers the crispy wings as if it is deep-fried. And you need not wait for hours to achieve that crispy outer layer. Yes, Air Fryers make life so much easier without compromising the taste and flavor of the food.

    Overall, these Air Fried Chicken Wings need only under 30 minutes to make from scratch. And they make a perfect appetizer, or snack for game day, movie night, or to savor as a side dish for lunch and dinner on any regular day.

    Ingredients

    The ingredients you will need to make this Air Fryer Chicken Wings are pretty simple. They are basic seasoning powders that you might already have in your kitchen. So let's check out what are they below.

    Air fryer chicken wings ingredients on a table
    • Chicken Wings - I have used chicken wings that are already cut into drums and flats. You can also use frozen wings for this recipe but make sure to thaw them to room temperature before using it
    • Garlic Powder - Gives nice taste and flavor to the dish
    • Ginger Powder - Helps to deliver slight heat and remove the raw fragrance from the meat
    • Chili and Black Pepper Powder - For the heat, I have used chili powder and black pepper powder. But you can replace the chili powder with paprika for less heat
    • Baking Powder - Helps to achieve a crispy and crunchy chicken wing. And here I haven't used flour to make them crispy
    • Oil - Cooking oil like canola oil, vegetable oil, coconut oil, or similar others

    How to Air Fry Chicken Wings?

    The recipe I have shared here is Homemade Chicken Wings in Air Fryer. I have used a basic dry rub seasoning mix without flour but you can also use a seasoning mix of your choice. Finally, I have tossed the Air Fried Wings in hot sauce but feel free to use or skip this step according to your preferences.

    Air fried chicken wings in a serving bowl

    Following are the high-level instructions to make this dish but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.

    • Prep Dry Rub - In a bowl, add the garlic, ginger, chili, black pepper and baking powder, and salt. The chili powder that I used here is optional and you can also use paprika for less heat. If you want to add some extra flavors then you can also feel free to use onion powder. Mix well and reserve it for later use
    • Prep the Chicken Wings -Pat dry the chicken wings using a paper towel. Cut them into drums and flats if you are using whole wings. Add the wings into the glass bowl and add 1 tsp of oil. Mix well until the oil coats all the wings
    • Season the Wings - Add the reserved dry rub seasoning powder and mix until it coats thoroughly on the chicken wings. Now the Wings are ready to be air fried
    • Preheat the Air Fryer - Oil Spray your Air Fryer basket and preheat the Air Fryer to 380° F for 5 minutes. The time may depend upon the air fryer you are using
    • Place the Wings - After preheating, open and place the dry-rubbed chicken wings in the basket in a single layer. Make sure not to overcrowd and it helps to circulate the air that helps to cook food properly
    • Set the Temp and Time - Set the Air Fryer at 380° F for 20 minutes and air fry the wings for 10 minutes
    • Shake Half Way - Pause the Air Fryer half the way (when time reaches 10 minutes). Open the basket and shake it. Resume the Air Fryer and cook the wings for the rest of the 10 minutes. Once the alarm beeps, open and transfer the air fried Chicken Wings to the bowl
    • Toss with Sauce (optional) - Add 2 tbsp of Hot sauce or any other favorite wings sauce of your choice to the air-fried wings. Toss well to coat all the wings. This is an optional step, you can use the sauce or can also enjoy the air-fried wings as it is.
    • Enjoy - Now the crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings are ready for you to taste and enjoy

    How long to Air Fry Chicken Wings?

    For perfectly crispy Chicken Wings, I would suggest preheating the air fryer at 380° F for the recommended time by your air fryer. Then cook or air fry the wings for about 20 minutes at 380° F. Make sure to pause the air fryer and shake the basket halfway through for the best results.

    Tips

    • For Flavorful Wings - Pat drying the wings and coating them with a small amount of oil helps to absorb the dry rub seasoning mix. This results in a flavor full of air-fried Chicken Wings
    • Temperature - Preheating and air frying the wings at perfect temperature delivers crispy Chicken Wings
    • Shaking - Shaking the chicken wings halfway through helps the wings to cook evenly and helps to achieve a crispy
    • Baking Powder - Using baking powder helps to achieve a crispy outer layer

    Calories

    These Air Fried Chicken Wings that I have shared here contain 504 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you change or alter the ingredients. You could also find the detailed nutritional information in the recipe card below.

    Storage Suggestions

    You can store the leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Make sure to reheat the wings for 3 to 5 minutes in preheated Air Fryer at 380° F. But I would always suggest enjoying the Air Fried Chicken Wings as fresh as possible immediately.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve these Crispy Air-Fryer Chicken Wings with hot sauce, buffalo sauce, garlic parmesan sauce, chili sauce or other sauces of your choice. You can also serve it with classic celery sticks and ranch dip as an appetizer, snack, or, for lunch and dinner

    Related Recipes

    You could also find similar chicken wings recipes below and more at chicken recipes.

    • Oven-Baked Chicken Wings
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    • Baked Chicken Drumsticks
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    • Popcorn Chicken
    • Chicken Lollipop
    • Garlic Butter Chicken
    • Fried Chicken

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    • Air Fryer Chicken Breast
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    Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe video

    I have also shared a detailed video of this Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe below that I hope will help you to make an easy chicken wings dish at home. And you could also find this recipe in a story format.

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    Air fried chicken wings in a serving bowl

    Air Fryer Chicken Wings

    Air Fryer Chicken Wings are a crispy, easy-to-make, and flavorful appetizer dish. It is usually made with Chicken Wings, basic dry rub seasoning, and optional hot sauce to toss. These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings are one of the best dishes to serve as a snack, appetizer, or for lunch and dinner. And the best part is it comes together in under 30 minutes.
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    Author: Sangeetha Vel
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    Course: Appetizer, Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Halal
    Prep: 5 mins
    Cook: 20 mins
    Adjust 4 serving

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 lb Chicken Wings
    • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
    • 1 tsp Ginger Powder
    • 1 tsp Chili Powder
    • ½ tsp Pepper Powder, black
    • 1 tsp Oil
    • 1 tsp Baking Powder
    • Salt, as needed
    • Oil Spray
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    Instructions
     

    To prepare Chicken Wings Dry Rub

    • In a bowl, add the garlic, ginger, chili, black pepper and baking powder, and salt. The chili powder that have I used here is optional and you can also use paprika for less heat. Mix well and reserve it for later use
      Dry rub seasoning mix in a bowl

    To Marinate the Chicken Wings

    • Pat dry the chicken wings using a paper towel. Cut them into drums and flats if you are using whole wings. Add the wings into the glass bowl and add 1 tsp of oil. Mix well until the oil coats all the wings
      Tossing the chicken wings with oil
    • Add the reserved dry rub seasoning powder and mix until it coats thoroughly on the chicken wings. Now the Wings are ready to be air fried
      Dry rub marinated chicken wings in a bowl

    To make Chicken Wings in Air Fryer

    • Oil Spray your Air Fryer basket and preheat the Air Fryer to 380° F for 5 minutes. The time may depend upon the air fryer you are using
      Preheating Air fryer at 380° F
    • After preheating, open and place the dry-rubbed chicken wings in the basket in a single layer
      Marinated wings in air fryer basket
    • Set the Air Fryer at 380° F for 20 minutes and air fry the wings for 10 minutes
      Setting Air fryer to 380° F for 20 min
    • Pause the Air Fryer half the way (when time reaches 10 minutes). Open the basket and shake the basket
      Wings cooked half way through
    • Resume the Air Fryer and cook the wings for the rest of the 10 minutes
      Cooking the wings for the rest of 10 minutes
    • Once the alarm beeps, open and enjoy the crispy air-fried Chicken wings. But to add more flavors to the wings, transfer the wings to a bowl and follow the seasoning below
      Crispy air fried wings in a bowl

    To Season with Sauce

    • Add 2 tbsp of Hot sauce or any other favorite wings sauce of your choice to the air-fried wings. Toss well to coat all the wings. This is an optional step, you can use the sauce or can enjoy the air-fried wings as it is. And now the crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings is ready for you to taste and enjoy
      Hot sauce tossed air fried chicken wings

    To Serve

    • Serve these Crispy Air-Fryer Chicken Wings with hot sauce, buffalo sauce, garlic parmesan sauce, or other sauces of your choice. You can also serve it with classic celery sticks and ranch dip as an appetizer, snack, or, for lunch and dinner
      Serving crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings with celery sticks and ranch

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    Notes

    1. For Flavorful Wings - Pat drying the wings and coating them with a small amount of oil helps to absorb the dry rub seasoning mix. This results in a flavor full of air-fried Chicken Wings
    2. Temperature - Preheating and air frying the wings at perfect temperature delivers crispy Chicken Wings
    3. Shaking - Shaking the chicken wings halfway through helps the wings to cook evenly and helps to achieve a crispy
    4. Baking Powder - Using baking powder helps to achieve a crispy outer layer

    Nutrition

    Serving: 5wings | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg
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    FAQ

    What is Air Fryer Chicken Wings?

    Air Fryer Chicken Wings are crispy and flavor loaded chicken appetizer dish. They are made with fresh or frozen chicken wings, and basic seasoning mix. The chicken wings are coated with your favorite dry rub seasoning and air fryed at high temperature.

    How long to cook Chicken Wings in air fryer?

    For perfectly crispy Chicken Wings, I would suggest preheating the air fryer at 380° F for the recommended time by your air fryer. Then cook or air fry the wings for about 20 minutes at 380° F. Make sure to pause the air fryer and shake the basket half way through for the best results.

    Can I use frozen Chicken Wings to Air Fry?

    Yes, you can use frozen chicken wings but make sure to bring them to room temperature before using it your recipe.

    Do you use flour while Air Frying Chicken Wings?

    Yes, you can use flour coating while cooking the Chicken wings in the Air Fryer. But this recipe does not require flour and I have used baking powder to achieve the crispy outer layer.

    I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.

    If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

    Happy Cooking!

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