Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Make satisfying, high-protein chicken wings with crispy skin in your air fryer. This recipe skips the deep-fry mess and gives you a perfect base for your favorite sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 28 min
- Total Time: 38 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce (or other sauce for tossing)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is key for crispy skin.
- In a large bowl, mix the baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Add the dried wings to the spice mixture and toss until every piece is evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 20 minutes.
- Increase the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crispy.
- Remove the wings from the air fryer and place them in a clean bowl.
- Toss the hot wings immediately with your chosen buffalo wing sauce or desired coating.
- Serve your crispy air fryer wings immediately as a healthy game day snack or Friday night reward meal.
Notes
- For the crispiest skin, ensure your wings are completely dry before seasoning.
- If you prefer a different flavor, toss the cooked wings in BBQ sauce or a dry rub instead of buffalo sauce.
- This method works well for keto chicken wings if you avoid sugary sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 90