Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Extra Crispy)
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Extra Crispy)
Description
Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Extra Crispy) start by drying the wings thoroughly to remove moisture, promoting crispiness. The wings are coated in kosher salt, black pepper, baking powder, and corn starch, which helps create a dry surface that crisps up in the air fryer. The wings cook in a single layer at 375°F for 24 minutes, flipped halfway for even cooking, then finish at 400°F for 5 minutes to deepen the crispness and golden color. The honey buffalo sauce combines sliced salted butter, pure honey, and a hot sauce (like Frank's Red Hot Original), warmed gently and tossed with the wings for a sticky, flavorful coating.
The wings can be stacked vertically in the basket if space allows for better air circulation. The sauce can be omitted or substituted for a less rich or spicy option. Serving with ranch dressing complements the heat and adds creaminess to the dish. These wings pair well with sides like French fries cooked in an air fryer.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings drumettes and wingettes only
- ⅔ teaspoon kosher salt not fine table salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 TB baking powder
- 1 TB corn starch
For the Honey Buffalo Sauce
- 4 TB butter sliced, salted
- ¼ cup honey pure
- ¼ cup hot sauce I recommend Frank's Red Hot Original sauce
Optional:
- ranch dressing for serving
Instructions
- Pat dry excess moisture from chicken wings with paper towels.
- In a bowl, toss chicken wings with salt, pepper, baking powder, and corn starch to coat all pieces well.
- Place chicken wings in a single layer in air fryer basket/tray, taking care not to overcrowd. It's essential for hot air to freely circulate on all sides of wing pieces (if possible, arrange some drumettes vertically along the cooking tray, for more space.)
- Set air fryer to 375F and cook wings for 24 minutes, turning them over with tongs halfway through. When done, turn wings over again and increase air fryer temperature to 400F for another 5 minutes, or just until the wings are crispy and golden. Repeat another batch as necessary, based on size of your air fryer.
- While wings are cooking, combine honey buffalo sauce ingredients in a pan. Stir on low heat just until butter is melted. Cover to keep warm.
- When wings are done, toss with honey buffalo sauce and serve immediately. Serve with ranch dressing on the side, if desired.
Notes
- Dry wings thoroughly with paper towels before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Use coarse kosher salt, not fine table salt, for better seasoning control.
- Coating wings with baking powder and corn starch creates a crisp outer texture when cooked in the air fryer.
- Arrange wings vertically in the air fryer if cooking a larger batch to improve air circulation.
- Wings can be served with or without the honey buffalo sauce depending on preference.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23.1g | 8% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 11.7g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2g | 31% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 71.3mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 700mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 18.2g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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