5 from 22 votes
Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
Air Fryer Buffalo Wings offer a crispy, flavorful snack or meal option by cooking seasoned chicken wings in the air fryer until golden and crisp, then tossing them in spicy buffalo sauce. This method uses minimal oil and achieves a tender interior with a crisp exterior. Wings are cooked in a single layer for even cooking and quick crisping. It’s suitable for parties or casual meals served immediately after preparation.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
21 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
272 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken wings
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Season the wings with salt and pepper and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket
- Cook for 10 minutes. Flip the wings and cook an additional 9-11 minutes or until crispy.
- Place wings in a large bowl and toss with buffalo sauce. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Preheat the air fryer before cooking for best results.
- Arrange wings in a single layer with space for air circulation to crisp evenly.
- For larger quantities, cook wings in batches; heat all wings briefly before saucing.
- Reheat cooked wings in the air fryer at 400°F for 3-4 minutes to regain crispness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
272
(14%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
1316mg
(55%)
Potassium
191mg
(4%)
Vitamin A
180IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272 | 14% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1316mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.