Air Fryer Chicken Wings
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Description
This recipe begins by preparing a ranch dressing dip by combining ranch seasoning mix with buttermilk and mayonnaise, which is chilled before serving. The chicken wings are trimmed by removing tips and cutting at the joint for manageable pieces. They are coated with baking powder to improve texture when air-fried.
The wings cook in an air fryer preheated to 375 degrees F, spaced apart for even air circulation and turned halfway through a 25-minute cooking time to ensure crispiness on all sides. Meanwhile, a sauce of brown sugar, hot sauce, and water is boiled briefly and set aside.
Once wings are cooked, they are brushed with a portion of the sauce and returned to the air fryer at 400 degrees F for a short additional cook to set the glaze. The wings are then tossed in the remaining sauce before serving with ranch dip. This method results in crispy wings with a sticky, sweet, spicy coating balanced by creamy ranch.
Practical advice includes preheating the air fryer before use, avoiding overcrowding for even cooking, and using non-stick spray or parchment. The recipe highlights reading the specific air fryer manual for tips, as device features vary.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
For the Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup hot sauce Frank's Original Red Hot Sauce brand
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Ranch Dip
- 1 packet Ranch dressing mix hidden valley
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup mayonnaise Best Foods brand
Instructions
- Mix together ranch ingredients in a small bowl. Keep in the fridge in an airtight container until ready to serve.
- Cut tips off wings then cut in half at the joint.
- Place wings in a plastic bag and sprinkle in the baking powder. Seal the bag and toss the wings until evenly coated.
- Lightly coat air fryer basket with some non stick cooking spray. Preheat air fryer to 375 for 1 minute. Add the chicken wings to the air fryer. Spread them out evenly so they do not touch. Cook in the air fryer at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Turn wings over half way through the cooking process.
- While the wings are cooking, combine the sauce ingredients in a sauce pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
- When the wings are done cooking, add 1/4 cup of the sauce to a small bowl and use a basting brush to coat each wing in sauce. Cook in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 2 more minutes.
- Place the wings in a large bowl and pour in the remaining sauce. Gently stir to coat.
- Serve with ranch dressing and veggies.
Notes
- Always preheat the air fryer before cooking; running it empty at 400°F for 1 minute gets it ready.
- Use non-stick cooking spray or air fryer parchment sheets with holes to prevent sticking.
- Arrange wings so they do not touch, allowing air circulation for even cooking and crispiness; cook in batches if needed.
- Read your air fryer manual for model-specific instructions and tips to optimize cooking results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 403mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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