Air Fryer Chicken Wings

5 from 3 votes

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: servings

Calories: 208kcal

Prep:
Heat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Pat the chicken wings dry using paper towels. (Note 2)
2 pounds chicken wingettes
Season wings:
In the meantime, coat the wings in oil. Combine the seasoning salt and all spices, then sprinkle over wings and toss/rub to evenly coat.
1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground paprika, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, black pepper
Air fry:
Place wings in the hot air fryer basket in a single layer. (Note 3) 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.
Extra crispiness:
For extra crispy wings, remove half of the wings from the basket after 15-20 minutes of total air frying time and air fry the remaining half for 4-5 minutes. Remove, then air fry the other half until done.
Serve:
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Note 1: Don't skip the brown sugar! It’s the key to that deep caramelized color that makes them look restaurant-quality.
Note 2: Pat wings bone-dry with paper towels before oiling; moisture is the enemy of a good crispy skin.
Note 3: Keep wings in a single layer with space between them. If they overlap, they’ll steam instead of fry — cook in batches if your air fryer basket is small.