Welcome to the delicious world of Air Fryer Chicken Wings! These crispy, flavorful wings are perfect for game day or a cozy night in. Let’s dive into the steps to make this delectable treat!
Tips for Perfect Wings
Drying the wings is essential for that crispy coating — trust me, you’ll love it! And don’t skip the seasoning; it’s what brings out all the great flavors.
Serving Suggestions
These wings are fantastic served with a side of celery and your favorite dipping sauce!
Ingredients
- Chicken Wings:
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- Buffalo Sauce:
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Instructions
- Prepare the Wings:
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Step 1- Dry the wings: Dry wings with paper towels. This is essential to getting a crispy coating.
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Step 2- Season the wings: Season: Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder in a small bowl then sprinkle seasoning over the wings, tossing to evenly coat.
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Step 3- Air Fry the Wings: Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. Spray the fry basket with cooking spray. Arrange wings in an even layer, skin side up. Spray the top of the wings with cooking spray and air fry, turning the wings every 5 minutes for about 15 minutes or until crispy. Total cook time will depend on the size of the wings and air fryer but may take up to 20 minutes.
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Step 4- Sauce the Wings: Sauce: Remove from air fryer allow to rest for 5 minutes before tossing in desired sauce.
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Step 5- Make Buffalo Sauce: Buffalo wing sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat stir together all sauce ingredients. Mix well until sugar has dissolved.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350, Fat: 24g, Carbs: 10g, Protein: 28g
Cooking techniques
Air frying is a great way to achieve a crispy texture without deep frying. It's healthier and quicker, making it a perfect cooking method for wings!
Variations or substitutions
Feel free to experiment with different seasonings or sauces! Try honey garlic or teriyaki sauce for a sweet twist.
Storage tips
Store leftover wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer to keep them crispy!
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix!
