Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
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Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
Description
Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings start with well-prepared chicken wings cut into drummettes and flats, ensuring even cooking and crispy skin. The wings are coated lightly with baking powder and garlic salt, which help to dry and crisp the skin when air fried. Cooking at 400°F gives them a crunchy exterior while maintaining juicy meat inside. Tossing the warm wings in buffalo wing sauce and returning them briefly to the air fryer allows the sauce to cling and slightly bake into the skin, intensifying flavor and texture. Serving these wings with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks balances the spicy sauce with creamy and fresh elements, making them a classic appetizer or snack.
The recipe includes a helpful tip to skip the final air fry step if preferred, though the extra cooking melds the sauce with the wings effectively. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the wings reach 165°F, guaranteeing safety without overcooking. Olive oil spray prior to cooking prevents sticking in the air fryer basket, making cleanup easier. This recipe provides a straightforward way to achieve crispy buffalo wings at home without deep frying.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken wings cut into drummettes and flats
- ⅓ cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Optional blue cheese dressing sticks
- Optional celery sticks
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Cut each chicken wing into 3 separate pieces, discarding the wing tips and keeping only the drummettes and flats.
- Add the pieces into a mixing bowl, then sprinkle the baking powder and garlic salt over the tops. Toss to combine, making sure each wing is well coated. Place the wings in your preheated air fryer basket, that's been sprayed with olive oil.
- Air fry @ 400°F for 18-20 minutes or until almost completely cooked through. I recommend using a meat thermometer to make sure they reach at least 165°F.
- Pour the cooked wings into a mixing bowl. Pour the buffalo wing sauce over the top. Toss them in the wing sauce, then place them back into the air fryer basket and air fry for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove and serve with (optional) blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
Notes
- The final air fry after tossing in buffalo sauce helps the sauce adhere better and bakes a slight crisp into the wing skin.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm the wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Olive oil spray in the air fryer basket prevents wings from sticking during cooking.
- Blue cheese dressing and celery sticks complement the spicy buffalo wings but can be omitted if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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