Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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Make these easy air fryer chicken wings that are healthier than traditional wings, yet still have the perfect crispy skin! You can finish this super simple recipe in just about a half hour. Great for dinner, parties, and everything in between.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe

Why buy chicken wings from a restaurant when you can make incredibly flavorful and super crispy wings at home?! The air fryer is the best cooking method for making a healthier alternative for deep-fried wings. Way less oil, a lower fat content, yet still just as tasty as traditional wings!

My honey sriracha wings are always a hit at parties, but not everyone likes the spicy sweet flavors like that. So that’s where these delicious air fryer chicken wings come into play! With a flavorful dry rub, these wings are absolutely drool-worthy.

The air fryer is probably my favorite way to cook dinner. There’s just so much you can do with this little appliance, and food always turns out so yummy when air fried. Air fryer sweet potatoes and homemade air fryer tortilla chips are two of my favorite recipes that we make all the time!

So if you’re looking for a good game day recipe to feed a crowd, you’re going to love these crispy chicken wings that are covered in our air fryer dry rub recipe. So easy to make and you can pair them with your favorite wing sauce! What’s not to love?

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

There are so many reasons why this is such a fabulous recipe. Next time you want some tasty wings, just try out making them from scratch with the air fryer!

• Since this dry rub is homemade, you can easily adapt or change the flavors to use what you have on hand or make these juicy wings spicier!
• There is far less cleanup when you make wings with the air fryer method. All you have to do is clean up the air fryer basket and the large mixing bowl that you use to toss the wings in the spice rub.
• You can make as many pounds of chicken wings with this recipe as you need. Double or triple it so that you have loads of these amazing wings for the size of your party!

Ingredients

Make the crispiest wings with the most simple ingredients. Here is a list of everything you will need to have on hand:

• chicken wings
• chili powder
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• smoked paprika
• onion powder
• cayenne pepper

How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes and then measure out each spice and add them to a small bowl. Use a spoon to mix together thoroughly until fully combined.

Pat the fresh chicken wings dry with a paper towel so that there is no excess moisture.

Season the wings with the previously mixed together seasoning mix and coat both sides of each chicken wing. Let them sit for about 5 minutes and then place the wings into a single layer in the bottom of the air fryer basket.

Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to cook the wings in batches so that it isn’t overloaded.

Air fry the wings for 18-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. The wings should be golden brown and crispy on the outside. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.

How to Store Leftover Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Place leftover air fryer chicken wings into an airtight container and allow them to cool completely before putting the lid on. This will prevent condensation from growing in the container and making the wings soggy. If you need to stack the wings, place parchment paper in between the layers.

Refrigerate the wings for 3-4 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

To reheat, place the wings back into the air fryer to help crisp up the skin. You can also use a conventional oven to reheat.

What to Serve with Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Serve these crispy chicken wings with your favorite buffalo wing sauce, or some ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing. This hot honey buffalo sauce is tasty too, or make a fun twist on ranch with this Greek yogurt ranch dip. Some air fryer frozen french fries, fried pickles, or sweet potato fries are a great side dish!

Want a tasty veggies side? Then make some roasted parsnip fries or roasted air fryer baby carrots to serve with delicious air fryer chicken wings.

Some homemade tortilla chips and mango pico de gallo would be a fun appetizer to serve alongside wings too. And pizza muffins and chili cheese dip also go well alongside these wings on game day!

Tips for Success

While I love smoked chicken wings, it’s just so easy to cook them in the air fryer! Check these basic tips to have the best air fryer chicken wings every single time:

• Depending on the size of your wings, they may need some extra cooking time. To ensure they are fully cooked, make sure that you use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
• Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Air fryers cook by circulating hot air around the food, so if you overload it then the food may not evenly cook.
• Let you chicken wings rest before serving so that the juices have time to settle and the chicken can cool a bit. This is key to making the juiciest wings!

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