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Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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Jump to Recipe 02/04/21 | Updated: 02/04/21 | by Nora
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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.

overhead view of bowl with air fryer chicken wings

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!

ingredients for air fryer chicken wings with text labels
Ingredients for Air Fryer Chicken Wings: Chicken wings, seasoning salt, ground paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and oil.

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.

bowl with raw chicken wings
bowl with seasoned raw chicken wings

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.

overhead view of raw chicken wings in air fryer basket

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.

cooked chicken wings in air fryer basket

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.

close up photo of air fryer chicken wing

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.

female hand pulling apart a crispy chicken wing

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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.
Recipe by Nora from Savory Nothings
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Recipe details

Prep 10 mins
Cook 25 mins
Total 35 mins
Servings 6 servings
Difficulty Easy

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.
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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.

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 835mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 284IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition is an estimate.

More recipe information

Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nora Rusev from Savory Nothings
About Nora 
When I got married to my professional chef husband, I realized I had to step up my game in the kitchen. Now I share my favorite foolproof family recipes here on Savory Nothings: Chef-approved, kid-vetted and easy enough for everyday home cooks like you and me!   Learn more.

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