Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
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Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
Description
Air Fryer Buffalo Wings start with seasoning the wings using smoked paprika, garlic and onion powders, dried thyme, and black pepper, creating a complex spice profile without added salt. After marinating, the wings cook in the air fryer at 400°F for 22-25 minutes, allowing control over crispness versus juiciness. Once cooked, they are coated in a butter and hot sauce mixture that emulsifies for even coverage. A chunky blue cheese dressing, optionally enhanced with crumbled blue cheese, complements the spicy wings as a dipping sauce.
The recipe includes alternate oven instructions for those without an air fryer: baking at 400°F for 25-35 minutes until golden brown. Wings are best served warm with the dipping sauce and can be cooked in batches to keep warm in a low oven.
Marinating the wings ahead improves flavor penetration, and rinsing wings before seasoning is optional. The absence of added salt accounts for the salty hot sauce, balancing the dish.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chicken wings (about 16 whole wings, yielding 32 flats and drumettes)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 tick butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup hot sauce Frank's brand
- 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing chunky, Ken's brand
- 3 tablespoons blue cheese optional, crumbled, or gorgonzola
Instructions
- If desired, rinse your chicken wings under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels, and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Be sure to disinfect your sink and countertops afterwards!
- Season with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and black pepper. There’s no added salt, because the Frank’s is plenty salty. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or as long as overnight.
- Air fry the wings in batches at 400°F (200°C) for 22-25 minutes. 25 minutes will get them crispy, while 22 minutes yields a juicier but slightly less crisp wing. I was able to fit 16-18 wings in my air fryer. Keep the finished wings warm on a sheet pan in a warming drawer or oven set to 170°F while you air-fry the remaining wings. You can also just cook and toss the wings in batches, and serve them up as they are ready!
- While the wings cook, whisk together the melted butter and Frank’s hot sauce until you have an emulsified sauce.
- If you’re doctoring your blue cheese dipping sauce, combine the Ken’s blue cheese dressing with the crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola cheese.
- When the wings are ready, transfer them to a big mixing bowl (we use a large stainless steel bowl), and pour over the sauce, tossing them with a wooden spoon or tongs. Wear an apron, as they can splatter a bit as you toss them! If needed, you can do this in batches so they are easier to toss. Serve with the blue cheese sauce.
Notes
- If baking, preheat oven to 400°F and bake wings on a foil-lined sheet for 25-35 minutes, turning halfway for even cooking.
- Marinate wings for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight to enhance flavor.
- Rinse wings before seasoning if preferred, and dry thoroughly for crispier skin.
- Keep cooked wings warm in a low oven or warming drawer when cooking in batches.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 476kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 896mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 332mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 880IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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