Air Fryer Chicken Wings have ultra crispy skin, super tender meat, and are much healthier for you than a traditional recipe! Learn how easy it is to cook wings in an air fryer with a few simple tricks – and a secret ingredient! Once you master the basic recipe, you can serve them up at your next game day or Super Bowl party and watch them disappear!
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Brace yourself. Your mind is going to be BLOWN by how crispy these wings are.
Honestly, I had grown quite fond of baking wings in the oven (like these Parmesan Garlic Wings, Buffalo Chicken Wings, and Lemon Pepper Wings.)
I really didn’t think they could get much better or crispier without deep frying them in a bunch of oil.
But guys… don’t just settle for oven-baked wings. Cooking your chicken wings in the air fryer is the WAY of the 21st century.
Ok, I admit, I may be a little enthusiastic here, but it’s not without reason.
Since making the first batch of air fryer wings we have since prepared them with many different seasoning and sauce variations.
All three of which I will go over with you below.
Ingredients
For the exact measurements and detailed instructions, you can jump to the recipe.
- Wings. You’ll need a pound and a half of wings or wing portions for this recipe. (Also known as wingettes and drumettes.) Buying the pre-cut kind will save you a good bit of time so buy these if you can. Choosing between wingettes or drumettes is also up to you. We like to mix-and-match ours. If you happen to buy the whole wings, you can learn how to cut chicken wings into portions.
- Oil. Just a little bit goes a long way when air frying! Either olive or avocado oil will work well for this recipe.
- Starch. This is the secret ingredient that gets the wings extra crispy! Cornstarch is the easiest to find but arrowroot or tapioca starch can be substituted if you’d like to opt for a grain-free alternative.
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings
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- Whisk and toss. Whisk together oil, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Make sure the bowl is large enough to fit all of the wings. Add the wing portions and toss until they are completely coated. Any area that is not covered in the sauce will not get the secret ingredient to stick to it!
- Sprinkle the starch. And now for the special ingredient… corn starch!! A little bit goes a long way, but don’t leave it out! Be sure to sprinkle the wings evenly with the powdery substance so every inch of the skin crisps up fully. Toss between each addition so all of the skin is completely covered.
- Cook in the air fryer. Set a 6-quart Air Fryer to 375-380°F degrees and let heat up for at least 3 minutes. Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, trying not to overcrowd them. If using less than a 6-quart model, you may need to cook the wings in 2 batches in order to do this. Cook chicken wings in the air fryer for 24 minutes, flipping or shaking the basket every 4-5 minutes. Increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F and return the wings to the fryer for an additional 1-2 minutes for extra crispy wings.
Serve and Enjoy!
At this point you can either serve the chicken wings as is, or you can toss them in one of these sauces or seasoning mixes:
- Parmesan Garlic Wings: Drizzle wings with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and finely chopped fresh parsley. Toss until well coated.
- Buffalo Wings: Toss wings in Buffalo Wing Sauce and serve with finely chopped fresh green onions.
- Teriyaki Wings: Toss wings in Teriyaki Sauce and serve with finely chopped fresh cilantro and roasted peanuts.
FAQs
hicken wings are best when air fried at 375 °F and then cooked for an additional 1-2 minutes at 400°F.
awed chicken wings take around 23-25 minutes to cook in an air fryer.
This largely depends on the size of your Air Fryer basket. Try to keep the wings in a single layer, being
Yes. It’s best to completely thaw chicken wings before air frying in order to get the crispiest results.
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds wing portions wingettes or drummettes
- 1 ½ tablespoons oil avocado or olive
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch or tapioca starch
Parmesan Garlic Wings:
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
Buffalo Wings:
- ¾ cup buffalo wing sauce homemade or store bought
- Green onions finely chopped
Teriyaki Wings:
- ¾ cup teriyaki sauce homemade or store bought
- Cilantro finely chopped
- Roasted peanuts finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat Air Fryer to 375°F for at least 3 minutes.
- Whisk together oil, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.1 ½ tablespoons oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Add wing portions and toss until well coated.1 ½ pounds wing portions
- Sprinkle wings with starch and toss again until they’re completely coated.1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, trying not to overcrowd them. If using less than a 6-quart model, you may need to cook the wings in 2 batches in order to do this.
- Cook wings for 24 minutes, flipping wings or shaking the basket every 4-5 minutes.
- Increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F and return the wings to the fryer for an additional 1-2 minutes for extra crispy wings.
- Parmesan Garlic Wings: Drizzle wings with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and finely chopped fresh parsley. Toss until well coated.1 tablespoon butter, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- Buffalo Wings: Toss wings in buffalo wing sauce and serve with finely chopped fresh green onions.¾ cup buffalo wing sauce, Green onions
- Teriyaki Wings: Toss wings in Teriyaki sauce and serve with finely chopped fresh cilantro and roasted peanuts.¾ cup teriyaki sauce, Cilantro, Roasted peanuts
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Notes
- Nutrition: Nutritional information is based on the Parmesan Garlic Wings version.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
