These Air Fryer Chicken Wings come out so crispy! They are easy to make and you only need a small amount of oil for a healthier meal.
Chicken wings are one of my family’s all-time favorite food. So when I discovered how crispy they turn out in the air fryer, I was overjoyed!
I used to make them in the oven (because let’s face it, one can’t eat deep fried wings every week). But now I only make them in the air fryer (same as with chicken breast), and they are SO crispy, and so good!
Ingredients you’ll need
Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities!
Ingredient notes
- Chicken wings: I highly recommend splitting your wings into wingettes and drumettes, even if it’s more work. If you don’t want to cut them yourself, buy them split or ask your butcher to split them for you. They cook faster and are easier to evenly distribute in the air fryer basket when split.
- Oil: I used canola oil, but any oil suitable for cooking can be used.
- Seasoning salt: If you don’t keep this on hand, feel free to use plain salt.
How to make chicken wings in the air fryer
Before you get going, you’ll want to switch on your air fryer to preheat it for 5 minutes. Many recipes skip this, but I find it’s so helpful to get a good crisp on your food!
1. Start by coating the split wings in oil. Then, sprinkle on all of the seasoning and toss well to coat.
2. Now, place the wings in the hot air fryer basket in a single layer.
I have a large air fryer (5.5 quart), so I can just about fit 2 pounds of wings in there. If yours is smaller than 5.5 quart, you will probably only be able to fit in 1 pound at a time.
3. Now air fry the wings. You’ll want to shake or even flip them halfway through. They should be cooked through on the inside with a crispy browned skin when you remove them.
Recipe tips
Seasoning:
If you want to add some heat, add a few pinches of Cayenne pepper to the seasoning.
You can also switch it up according to your taste. We very much enjoy Za’atar on our wings every once in a while!
My extra tip for super crispy wings if you load your air fryer to maximum capacity:
After 20 minutes, remove half of the wings from the air fryer. Air fry the remaining half for 4-5 more minutes. Remove and do the same with the other half.
This way, your wings will be almost done at the same time (no cooking in two batches!) AND they will be as crispy as possible.
Do not make ahead:
I do not recommend you make these ahead of time. They really need to be eaten as soon as possible to retain maximum crispiness.
Serving ideas
You can coat the wings in a wing sauce once they’re done, if you like.
You can also serve them with a sauce for dipping – we like a Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip, Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce or just barbecue sauce!
When we have these for dinner, I usually serve a coleslaw or cucumber salad on the side.
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Recipe details
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings split into wingettes and drumettes
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- In the meantime, coat the wings for in oil. Combine the seasoning salt and all spices, then sprinkle over wings and toss/rub to evenly coat.
- Place wings in the hot air fryer basket in an even layer (2 pounds fit into an air fryer of 5.5 quart or larger; if yours is smaller, cook 1 pound at a time).
- Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes. Flip wings, then air fry at 400 for another 5-10 minutes, until wings are cooked through. For extra crispy wings, remove half of the wings from the air fryer. Air fry the remaining half for another 4-5 minutes. Remove, then air fry the other half for another 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Ingredient notes
- Chicken wings: I highly recommend splitting your wings into wingettes and drumettes, even if it’s more work. If you don’t want to cut them yourself, buy them split or ask your butcher to split them for you. They cook faster and are easier to evenly distribute in the air fryer basket when split.
- Oil: I used canola oil, but any oil suitable for cooking can be used.
- Seasoning salt: If you don’t keep this on hand, feel free to use plain salt.
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