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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Make Perfectly Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings with this easy method, including seven different flavor options for wings everyone will love.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Refrigeration Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 190 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crispy Chicken Wings
  • 2-3 pounds chicken wings
  • 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Basic Crispy Chicken Wings
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  1. Place a wire rack onto a baking sheet. Use paper towels to pat 2-3 pounds chicken wings as dry as possible and place into a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika (and any additional flavor additions you'd like to use). Sprinkle over chicken wings and toss until wings are evenly coated.
  3. Place wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate uncovered overnight, 12 to 24 hours.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Take wings from refrigerator and carefully place the individual wings in the air fryer making sure that there is space between them, lightly spritz with oil and cook them for 12 minutes then flip and cook for 12 more minutes.
  5. To give them that extra crispy exterior, increase the temp to 390-400 degrees Fahrenheit and finish off cooking these for another 5-6 minutes until crispy and brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking time will vary based on the size of your chicken wings.
  6. Serve with desired sauces and variations.

Notes

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 5 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add in garlic and saute 90 seconds.
  • Add in honey, water, vinegar, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
  • Add prepared and cooked chicken wings to a large mixing bowl. Pour in sauce and toss to coat.
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon pepper.
  • Add prepared and cooked chicken wings to a large mixing bowl. Pour in sauce and toss to coat.
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, cajun seasoning, and paprika.
  • Whisk in tomato sauce, molasses, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and garlic.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium high heat, stirring occasionally. Let simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add prepared and cooked chicken wings to a large mixing bowl. Pour in sauce and toss to coat.
  •  1/4 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • In a small bowl, Whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, and honey. 
  • Add cooked chicken to the large mixing bowl. Pour sauce over the chicken and toss to coat.
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Add cooked chicken wings to a large mixing bowl. Pour in sauce and toss to coat.
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, and ginger.
  • Stir in water, soy sauce, honey, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
  • Let simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Add cooked chicken wings to a large mixing bowl. Pour in sauce and toss to coat.
  • 2 cups distilled white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together vinegar, water, salt, and pepper until dissolved. Add in raw chicken wings and make sure they are completely submerged.
  • Let soak in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Pat completely dry, then proceed with basic crispy baked chicken wing recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25lb Calories 190kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 436mg (18%) Potassium 123mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 152IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 124mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25lb
Calories 190kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 436mg 18%
Potassium 123mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 152IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 124mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.