5 from 3 votes
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings
Loads of flavor in these low mess, low-hassle, healthier chicken wings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
318 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 to 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt Himalayan pink or kosher
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon baking powder for crispiness
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce low-sugar
- celery optional pairing, 1 celery stick and small bowl of Greek yogurt
- Greek yogurt optional pairing, 1 celery stick and small bowl of Greek yogurt
Instructions
- If not already done, cut the wings into drumettes and flats. Using paper towels, pat dry each wing (helps crispiness!).
- In a large bowl, gently toss the chicken wings with avocado oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, black pepper, baking powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the chicken wings and toss.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in the basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry for 8-9 minutes, then flip the wings. Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes until they're golden.
- Remove the wings from the air fryer and brush each piece with BBQ sauce.
- Return the wings to the air fryer and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes. You can ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Drizzle with a little extra BBQ sauce if desired. Pair with a side of crunchy celery sticks and a Greek yogurt dip (healthier alternative to blue cheese or ranch dressing).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
318kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
796mg
(33%)
Potassium
308mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
377IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 796mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 377IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.