Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe
Crispy and flavorful air fryer chicken wings tossed in a classic spicy buffalo sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious appetizer or game day snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 29 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken Wings
- 2 lb. chicken wings
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the air fryer
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s)
- 4 tbsp. melted butter
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Serving
- Blue cheese dressing, for serving
Instructions
- Season the wings: Pat the chicken wings dry and season them all over evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. This ensures the wings are well-flavored before cooking.
- Prepare the air fryer: Lightly coat the inside of the air fryer basket or tray with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking during cooking.
- Cook the wings – first phase: Set the air fryer temperature to 380°F (193°C). Place the wings inside and cook for 12 minutes to start crisping the skin.
- Flip the wings: Remove the air fryer tray, carefully flip each wing to ensure even cooking on all sides, then return the tray to the air fryer.
- Cook the wings – second phase: Continue cooking the wings at 380°F for an additional 12 minutes until they are cooked through and crispy.
- Increase heat for final crisping: Raise the air fryer temperature to 400°F (204°C) and cook the wings for a final 5 minutes to achieve extra crispiness on the skin.
- Prepare the buffalo sauce: While the wings cook, whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder in a large bowl until fully combined.
- Toss wings in sauce: Once the wings are cooked, immediately add them to the bowl with buffalo sauce and gently toss until they are evenly coated with the spicy, buttery mixture.
- Serve: Serve the coated wings hot, accompanied by blue cheese dressing for dipping to balance the heat with creamy coolness.
Notes
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels before seasoning to help achieve crispier skin.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and butter in the buffalo sauce to suit your spice preference.
- For extra crispy wings, you can add a light dusting of baking powder before air frying (optional).
- Remember to flip the wings halfway through each cooking phase for even crisping.
- Blue cheese dressing can be substituted with ranch dressing if preferred.
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