This air fryer chicken wings recipe creates perfectly crispy wings every time!

Chicken wings in the air fryer are just as crispy as deep fried but so much easier to make!

Anytime apps, snacks, or sides are in order, the air fryer gets ‘em on the table in minutes with minimal cleanup!

Crispy Chicken Wings Every Time!

  • Enjoy the deep-fried crunch of chicken wings with the convenience of air frying! Quick and effortless, air frying skips the mess of deep frying and cooks much faster than oven baked. With less oil than frying, crispy chicken wings are a low-carb snack that everyone loves.Satisfy a crowd by preparing batches of air-fried chicken wings. Heat all of the batches together for 3 minutes before serving.

Ingredients for Air Fryer wings

This easy recipe is for cooking a basic batch of wings with a light sprinkle of salt and pepper, but there are also ideas for savory seasonings, and tasty dips and sauces, too!

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Chicken Wings – Split wings are best in this recipe, where the flat or wingette part is separated from the drumette and the wing tips have been removed and discarded.

You can use either fresh or frozen wings. If using frozen wings, air fry for 5-7 minutes extra cooking time. Check your air fryer manual for recommended settings and cooking times.

Seasonings – These wings are flavored simply with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, lemon pepper, or ranch dressing mix.

They also pair well with any sauce from buffalo sauce to honey garlic or garlic parmesan.

How to Make Air Fryer Wings

These really are the best air fryer chicken wings. Simple, crispy and juicy tender inside.

  • Season the wings in a bowl per the recipe below.Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook until crispy, flipping halfway through. Cook in batches if needed and reheat all wings in the air fryer for 3 minutes before serving.

Serve wings with carrot and celery sticks and your favorite dipping sauce like blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing.

Seasoning and Sauces for Wings

Use your favorite sauces from buffalo sauce, hot sauce, to honey garlic. Once the wings are cooked, place them in a large bowl and toss them with the sauce.

If you’d like to add seasonings in place of sauce, place the wings in a large bowl and toss them with a few tablespoons of melted butter and the seasonings. The butter will help the seasonings to stick.

Tips for Crispy Wings

  • Pat the wings dry before cooking, liquid causes them to steam instead of crisp. Gently toss with a touch of oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray, this helps the seasonings stick.Shake or flip the wings every 10 minutes to allow all sides to brown evenly.Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. If needed, make a few smaller batches and then place them all back into the air fryer for 3 minutes to heat/crisp before serving.

Storing & Reheating

Keep leftover air fryer chicken wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It doesn’t take long to reheat them in the air fryer! Cooked wings can be frozen in a zippered bag and then reheated from frozen in the air fryer.

What’s your favorite way to cook crispy chicken wings? Leave us a comment below!

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

  • Pat the wings dry before cooking, liquid causes them to steam instead of crisp
  • Don’t overcrowd your air fryer. If needed, make a few smaller batches and then place them all back into the air fryer for 3 minutes to heat/crisp before serving.
  • If your air fryer is similar to a toaster oven,  place a foil-lined pan on the rack under the wings to catch any drippings for easy clean-up.

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