Description
Crispy, juicy air fryer chicken wings made with a simple seasoning blend and no deep frying—perfect for quick dinners or game day snacks.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings, drumettes and flats separated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- In a small bowl, mix baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over wings and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle seasoning mix over wings and toss until well coated.
- Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Air fry for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Increase temperature to 400°F and cook for an additional 5 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Drying wings thoroughly is key to getting crispy skin.
- Try different spice blends or sauces for flavor variations.
- Serve with ranch, blue cheese, or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Reheat leftovers in air fryer to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
