Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Air fryer chicken wings on a white plate.

Cook a batch of these crispy chicken wings in the air fryer for an effort-less appetizer or snack worthy or any game day. There’s around 5 minutes of hands-on prep and they cook in around 20 minutes.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings Servings

Calories 309.4kcal

Author Eliza

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lb chicken wings split at joint, remove tips
1 tablespoon light olive oil
2 tablespoons chicken seasoning [Note 1]
½ teaspoon baking powder

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Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400°F / 200°C.
Pat chicken wings dry and place in a large bowl.
Drizzle wings with oil, then add seasonings and baking powder. Toss to coat wings evenly.
Place chicken wings in air fryer basket in a single layer, skin side down. Cook in batches if required.
Air fry chicken wings for 20-25 minutes, flipping them over half way through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and cooked through [Note 2]
Toss with your favorite chicken wing sauce, or serve with dipping sauces on the side.

Notes

Or make a simple homemade mix from: 2 teaspoons paprika (sweet or smoked), ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm internal temperature is at least 165°F /74°C all the way through.

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