Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Total Cook Time:
25–30 minutes (including preheating and flipping)

Ingredients (Main):

1.5 lbs (700g) chicken wings (split into drumettes and flats)

1 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil

Seasonings (Dry Rub or Marinade):

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)

1/2 tsp onion powder

Optional: 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper for heat

Optional sauce: Buffalo, BBQ, honey garlic, or your favorite wing sauce

Instructions:

Prep the Wings:
Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. The drier they are, the crispier they’ll get.

Season:
In a large bowl, toss the wings with oil and seasonings until evenly coated.

Preheat the Air Fryer:
Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 3–5 minutes.

Cook the Wings:

Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd.

Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through (around the 12-minute mark), until golden brown and crispy.

Internal temperature should reach at least 165°F (74°C).

Optional Sauce Toss:
For saucy wings, toss the cooked wings in your favorite sauce immediately after air frying.

Serve:
Enjoy hot with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing!