Description
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings in 16 minutes. This easy recipe uses minimal oil for healthy, golden-brown wings. Perfect for game day or a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispy air fryer chicken wings.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Ensure each wing is evenly coated for maximum flavor in your air fryer chicken wings.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket for the best crispy air fryer chicken wings.
- Air fry for 16 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through. For extra crispy air fryer chicken wings, you can increase the cooking time slightly.
- Serve your delicious air fryer chicken wings immediately.
Notes
- For even crispier wings, you can add a teaspoon of baking powder to the seasoning mix.
- Experiment with different seasonings like chili powder, smoked paprika, or Italian seasoning for varied air fryer chicken wings.
- Toss cooked wings in your favorite sauce (buffalo, BBQ, honey garlic) for sauced air fryer chicken wings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Chicken Wings, Crispy Chicken Wings, Easy Chicken Wings, Healthy Chicken Wings, Game Day Appetizer