Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Make perfectly crispy chicken wings in your air fryer for a healthier game day snack or appetizer. These wings are tossed in your favorite sauce and are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Your favorite wing sauce (e.g., buffalo, BBQ)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness.
- In a medium bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through.
- Check for doneness; the wings should be golden brown and crispy.
- Remove wings from the air fryer and toss immediately with your favorite wing sauce, if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy your crispy air fryer wings.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, ensure the wings are very dry before seasoning.
- Baking powder helps to draw out moisture and create a crispier exterior. Do not use baking soda.
- If you don’t have baking powder, you can skip it, but the wings may not be as crispy.
- Flipping the wings halfway through ensures even cooking and crisping on all sides.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, as this will steam the wings instead of crisping them.
- If you are not saucing the wings, you can increase the air frying time slightly for extra crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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