Description
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe for crispy, juicy wings in just 25 minutes. Perfect for game day or any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Mix baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Add wings to seasoning mixture and toss until evenly coated; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes.
- Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Cook for 12 minutes, then flip wings with tongs.
- Cook for an additional 10-13 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let wings rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure wings are completely dry for maximum crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Baking powder is key for crispy skin.
- Always check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
- Wings reheat best in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg