5 from 3 votes
Ninja Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Indulge in a mouthwatering delight with these ninja air fryer salt and pepper chicken wings! Crispy and delicious, they are perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
24 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
332 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Chinese, American, International
Ingredients
To air fry the chicken wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings (about 900 grams)
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch (optional - see notes)
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- ½ teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
- ½ black pepper use more or less, as preferred, or white pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Topping
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or white pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (ground garlic)
- ½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder optional
- 2 red chili thinly sliced (optional - to garnish, or green chili
- 2 prigs spring onions thinly sliced (to garnish, or scallions
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer at 380 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Prepare the chicken wings: remove any present feathers. If they are whole, separate the flats from the drumsticks and cut off the tips. Pat the chicken dry as this helps keep them crispy. 2 pounds chicken wings
- Transfer the chicken wings to a bowl. Add the cornstarch, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Toss until all the chicken wings are fully coated. For maximum flavor, you want to allow the chicken wings to marinate for at least 30 minutes but this is optional. 2 tablespoon cornstarch 2 cloves garlic ½ teaspoon salt ½ black or white pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Without overcrowding, arrange the chicken wings in a single layer inside your air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry the salt and pepper chicken wings at 380 degrees F (190 degrees C), for 24-30 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C). Flip them mid-cooking. Once done, remove the chicken wings from the air fryer and transfer them to a bowl.
- Prepare the topping by combining salt, black or white pepper, garlic powder, and Chinese 5 spice in a small bowl. Add this spice mix to the bowl with the chicken wings and gently toss to combine. ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black or white pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon Chinese 5 spice
- Transfer the chicken wings to a plate, garnish them with sliced spring onions and chilis, and allow them to rest for at least 2-5 minutes. 2 red or green chilis 2 sprigs spring onions (or scallions)
- Serve these ninja air fryer salt and pepper chicken wings with some dipping sauce, a side salad, or your favorite side dishes.
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Notes
- The cornstarch helps draw moisture from the chicken wings, thereby helping to keep them crispy. You can also use baking powder, in place of cornstarch.
Nutrition Information
Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
675mg
(28%)
Potassium
290mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
455IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 675mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.