Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Printable)

Ultra-crispy air fryer wings with juicy meat, bold seasoning, and effortless crisp in every bite.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 pounds chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes, tips removed
02 - 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Optional Sauce

08 - 1/4 cup hot sauce, such as Frank’s RedHot
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon honey, optional

# Directions:

01 - Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels to eliminate surface moisture, ensuring maximum crispiness during cooking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss wings with baking powder, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until every piece is thoroughly coated.
03 - Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and preheat for three minutes.
04 - Arrange the coated chicken wings in a single, even layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through cooking for uniform crispiness.
05 - For an extra crisp finish, raise the temperature to 400°F (200°C) during the last five minutes of air frying.
06 - If desired, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and honey in a bowl while the wings cook.
07 - Toss the finished wings in the prepared sauce just before serving, or serve plain with your preferred dipping sauces.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy clean-up thanks to air frying
  • Crispy skin with almost no oil
  • Naturally gluten-free and low carb
  • Foolproof for beginners yet impressive enough for guests
  • Ready start to finish in just over thirty minutes
02 -
  • Baking powder is the game changer for crackly chicken skin
  • Air fryer allows you to skip deep frying and still get authentic restaurant texture
  • This wing recipe is naturally low carb and gluten free
  • You can easily customize with your favorite dry rub or sauces
03 -
  • Always pat wings dry before seasoning it is the trick to crispy results
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket air circulation ensures every wing crisps evenly
  • Double the batch for parties or meal prep and use a rack if your air fryer can stack

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