Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
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Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
Description
These Air Fryer Buffalo Wings start with chicken wings separated into drums and flats, which are patted dry and seasoned with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika. The seasoning adds depth and a mild smoky warmth. The wings are air fried first at 375°F for 15 minutes, then flipped and cooked at 400°F for an additional 5 minutes to ensure crisp skin and fully cooked meat.
While the wings air fry, a classic buffalo sauce is prepared by gently heating together butter, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. The finished wings are tossed in the sauce to coat evenly, delivering a balance of heat, richness from the butter, and umami from Worcestershire sauce.
This recipe suits those looking for a less oily alternative to traditional fried buffalo wings but still craving the crispy texture and bold flavor. The wings can be served with dipping sauces or celery sticks for a familiar accompaniment.
Using a mix of wing parts helps with cooking evenness and texture variation. Dairy-free butter or ghee can substitute butter to make the sauce dairy-free.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs chicken wings separated into drums and flats
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ cup hot sauce recommend Franks Red Hot
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel and place in a mixing bowl. Mix salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper and smoked paprika and toss the wings in this seasoning blend.
- Preheat air fryer to 375F. Arrange the wings on the air fryer tray. Air fry at 375F for 15 minutes. Flip the wings and increase the heat to 400F and cook for 5 minutes.
- While the wings cook heat butter, hot sauce and worcestershire sauce together in a small saucepan or in the microwave.
- Toss the cooked wings in the sauce in a mixing bowl and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a mix of drum and flat wing parts or all of one type for preferred texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with dairy-free butter or ghee in the buffalo sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 775mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 398IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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