Easy Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
These air fryer chicken wings are shatteringly crispy on the outside and juicy inside, ready in about 30 minutes with simple pantry spices.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings, flats and drumettes patted very dry
- 2 teaspoons baking powder aluminum-free
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil optional, helps browning
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat the wings dry thoroughly with paper towels; moisture is the enemy of crispiness.
- In a large bowl, mix baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Toss wings with oil (if using), then add the seasoning mixture and coat evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes.
- Arrange wings in a single layer in the basket, skin side up, leaving a little space between pieces.
- Cook at 380°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Increase temperature to 400°F and cook 5 more minutes until deeply golden, crispy, and at least 165°F internal temperature.
- Rest 3 to 5 minutes, then serve as is or toss with your favorite sauce.
Notes
Use aluminum-free baking powder, not baking soda. For frozen wings, add 5 minutes at 380°F, then finish at 400°F until crisp.