Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Perfectly crispy bone-in air fryer chicken wings are a quick and easy appetizer or main dish that’s whipped up in under 20 minutes total!

Why this recipe works

One of the main reasons we love this recipe is the fact that they only take 12 minutes to air fry and a few minutes to prep. Making chicken wings in the air fryer is not just convenient, but a super quick and easy way to create the crispiest wings!

We’ve tried air fryer chicken thighs and air fryer chicken breasts already, so we knew it was time to make classic chicken wings. This recipe quickly became one of our favorite appetizers to make for football get-togethers.

No air fryer on hand, or want that outdoor flavor? These crispy grilled wings give you the same amazing skin straight off the grill.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

CHICKEN – You will need 2 lbs of chicken wings, also known as wingettes. We suggest you get the wingettes as these are already broken down for you as opposed to whole chicken wings.

OIL – Olive oil is simply used to help your dry rub stick to the wings.

SEASONINGS – Using pre-made poultry seasoning makes this recipe a cinch to whip up and serve in under 15 minutes. Or you can use a mixture of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to season with. Throw some paprika into the mix for added flavor, or dabble with some lemon pepper seasoning if you’d like!

How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel.
2. Toss wings into a bowl with olive oil and coat.
3. Add the seasonings and continue to coat until all chicken wings are covered.
4. Add to a grate-lined air fryer basket at 400F for 12 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F on an instant-read thermometer.
   
   EXPERT TIP: Depending on the size of your chicken wings you may need to increase the cook time. If your wings are large, check for doneness at the 12-minute mark using an instant-read thermometer and increase cook time if needed.
   
   
5. For saucy chicken wings, use a pastry brush to brush the wings the last 2 minutes of cooking.
6. Serve with ranch or bleu cheese dressing, alongside carrots and celery.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are so many different options when it comes to wing sauce! Buffalo, BBQ, Teriyaki, Garlic Parmesan, Sweet Chili, and Mango Habanero are among our favorite sauces for chicken wings. The most common dips are bleu cheese and ranch, however, it’s also common to serve chicken wings with a simple dry rub, then use wing sauce to dip instead.

Reheating your chicken wings can be done right in the air fryer. Reheat at 375F for 3-5 minutes.

These air fryer chicken wings are simply seasoned or optionally brushed with your favorite wing sauce and served up alongside celery sticks and carrots. Pair it with ranch or bleu cheese dressing for the optimal chicken wing experience!

More Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
• Air Fryer Onion Rings
• Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
• Air Fryer Fried Pickles
• Air Fryer Fish
• Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
• Air Fryer Fried Chicken

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