Air Fried Chicken Wings
Crispy, juicy chicken wings cooked in the air fryer for a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer or meal.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Tongs
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings flats and wing tips removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- barbecue sauce or Buffalo sauce for tossing, optional
- blue cheese dressing or ranch for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (about 3 minutes) while you prepare the wings.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the wings with 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper over the wings and toss to distribute the seasoning.
- Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces for airflow.
- Air fry at 380°F for 10–12 minutes, then flip the wings and air fry another 10–12 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the wings are cooked through (about 20–24 minutes total).
- Increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F and cook for an additional 5 minutes to further crisp the skin.
- Remove the wings from the air fryer and, if desired, toss with barbecue sauce or Buffalo sauce. Serve with blue cheese dressing or ranch on the side.
Notes
- Remove wing tips before cooking; they overcook and have little meat.
- Use sweet or smoked paprika based on preference.
- Toss wings in barbecue or Buffalo sauce after cooking if desired.
- Blue cheese or ranch are traditional dipping options.
- Recipe yield varies by wing size; adjust servings accordingly.