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Air fryer chicken wings
🛒 Quick Ingredients
📋 Complete Ingredients List
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- 2 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drums
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- cup buffalo sauce (optional for serving)
🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
Pat chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels
In a large bowl, toss wings with olive oil
Mix all dry seasonings in a small bowl
Coat wings evenly with seasoning mixture
Preheat air fryer to 380F for 3 minutes
Place wings in air fryer basket in a single layer, not touching
Cook at 380F for 10 minutes
Flip wings using tongs
Increase temperature to 400F and cook for additional 10 minutes until crispy
Check internal temperature reaches 165F
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
Toss with buffalo sauce if desired
🔧 Kitchen Tools & Equipment
📋 Complete Tools List
- Air fryer
- Large mixing bowl
- Paper towels
- Tongs
- Measuring spoons
- Serving platter
- Small whisk for mixing seasonings
⚡ Quick Cooking Tips
For extra crispy skin, pat wings dry and refrigerate uncovered for 1 hour before cooking
Try different seasoning combinations like lemon pepper or honey garlic
For spicier wings, increase cayenne pepper amount
Brush with favorite sauce during last 2 minutes of cooking
Double check wing size and adjust cooking time accordingly
📊 Nutrition Facts
🔥 Time to Burn Calories
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📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🥶 Storage Instructions
- Store cooled wings in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days Keep sauce separate from wings if storing Do not stack wings to maintain crispiness
🔥 Reheating Tips
- Reheat in air fryer at 375F for 3-4 minutes until hot Avoid microwave reheating as it makes wings soggy Let wings come to room temperature before reheating
⏰ Make Ahead Tips
- Season wings up to 24 hours in advance Mix dry seasonings and store in airtight container Prepare dipping sauces ahead and refrigerate
❄️ Freezing Guide
- Freeze cooked wings in freezer bags for up to 3 months Thaw overnight in refrigerator before reheating Freeze wings without sauce for best results
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with celery and carrot sticks Offer blue cheese or ranch dipping sauce Pair with a crisp garden salad Serve alongside sweet potato fries Include a variety of dipping sauces
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Not drying wings thoroughly before seasoning Overcrowding the air fryer basket Forgetting to flip wings halfway through cooking Setting temperature too low for crispy skin Not allowing wings to rest before serving
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Asian style: Use soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil coating BBQ style: Brush with barbecue sauce near end of cooking Garlic parmesan: Toss with garlic butter and grated parmesan Lemon pepper: Season with lemon zest and black pepper Sweet and spicy: Coat with honey and sriracha mixture
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
Pat wings completely dry and don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Higher temperature at the end helps crisp the skin.
Yes, add 5-7 minutes to cooking time and ensure they're not stuck together when placing in basket.
Use less oil and clean air fryer basket between batches to prevent excess grease buildup.
No, wings should be in a single layer for even cooking and crispy results.
Start at 380F and finish at 400F for optimal crispiness.
Internal temperature should reach 165F and skin should be golden brown and crispy.
Yes, but they're best served fresh. Reheat in air fryer to maintain crispiness.
Any wing sauce works - buffalo, BBQ, teriyaki, or garlic parmesan are popular choices.
Typically 8-12 wings per batch depending on air fryer size.
A light coating of oil spray can help prevent sticking.