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Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe

These air fryer chicken wings are just as crispy as fried chicken wings without the oil, so easy to make, with much less mess! I make mine nice and spicy. Let's make some tonight!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 291kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings wing tips removed and separated - fresh/thawed, not frozen
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings - or use your favorite seasoning blend
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken wings as dry as you can with paper towels.
  • Set the chicken wings into a large bowl and toss them with the baking powder, Cajun seasonings, and salt and pepper, to evenly coat the skin. *See the Recipe Notes for information about crispier chicken wings.
  • Oil the air fryer basket with vegetable oil and set the seasoned chicken wings into the air fryer basket in an even layer. Air fry at 250 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken wings, then set the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F. Air fry for another 15-20 minutes, or to your desired crispiness. Internal temperature of chicken wings should reach 165 degrees F internally when measured with a meat thermometer.
  • Remove and serve. Toss with your favorite wing sauce!

Notes

*For the crispiest air fryer chicken wings, drying out the chicken wings skins is essential. Baking powder is a well-known ingredient used to help draw moisture from the skin, so it is best to let the chicken wings set at least a few minutes after seasoning, then pat a bit dry as needed. 
Refrigerate the Seasoned Wings for Better Results. I love to set my seasoned chicken wings into the refrigerator in a bowl for a few hours, or overnight, to let them dry out even further. This results in the most amazing crispy air fryer chicken wings every time.
Toss your wings with your favorite hot sauce or wings sauce, or enjoy them as they are!

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1042IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 279mg | Iron: 2mg