Air Fryer Chicken Wings
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Description
This recipe begins by rinsing and drying chicken wings, then coating them in olive oil and a dry seasoning blend including garlic powder and onion powder. The wings cook in an air fryer preheated to 400°F to crisp the skin, then finish at 380°F to ensure even cooking. Cooking in batches prevents overcrowding, promoting crispy texture on all sides.
The seasoning is straightforward, emphasizing familiar savory spices that create a balanced flavor profile complemented by the natural chicken taste. The air fryer method yields wings with crisp exterior edges while retaining juicy, tender meat inside.
Serve the wings freshly cooked alongside your preferred dipping sauces. The recipe notes also provide instructions for adapting the cooking process to frozen wings, adjusting times and temperatures accordingly.
For frozen wings, coat similarly and cook at lower temperature initially, then increase heat for crisping. This helps achieve proper doneness without drying out the chicken.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings , cut into wings and drums
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
- Rinse and pat dry chicken wings.
- Toss in a large mixing bowl with olive oil. Remove excess oil from the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together fine sea salt, pepper, onion and garlic powders. Sprinkle over wings, tossing to evenly coat.
- Lightly coat basket with cooking oil.
- Working in batches, cook wing a single layer. Cook at 380 degrees for 10-15 minutes total, shaking/flipping halfway through cooking. Cooking time will depend on size of wing. Internal temperature should be 165 degrees.
- Repeat with remaining wings.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
Notes
- For frozen wings, toss in olive oil and seasoning before air frying.
- Start cooking frozen wings at 360°F for 10 minutes, then increase to 380°F for 15-20 minutes, adjusting time based on wing size and overlap.
- Cook wings in a single layer to ensure even crispness, working in batches if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 672mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| 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.
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Overall Rating
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