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Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe

These air fryer chicken wings take no time at all to cook and come out of the air fryer flavorful and crispy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 216kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings, frozen wings need to be completely thawed
  • 1½ tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle powder, or cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  • Use a sharp knife to remove the small wing tip. Then carefully separate the drumette and wingette (the flat part of the wing).
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  • Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl or a gallon-size ziplock bag.
  • Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the chicken. Sprinkle the onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and chipotle powder over the chicken.
  • Use tongs or your hands to mix the chicken, oil, and spices. If you are using a ziplock bag, seal the bag and either gently shake or squish the chicken until well coated.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (depending on which brand/model air fryer you have, 5 to 7 minutes is sufficient enough time for preheating)
  • You can lightly spray the inner basket, but most baskets are nonstick, so it is up to you. Place the drumettes into the basket. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turn and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes. (Again, different models cook differently. 9 minutes per side was the perfect amount of time).
  • Cook the wingettes for 8 to 9 minutes, turn and cook for another 8 to 9 minutes. Serve while warm.

Notes

  • You can also bake the wings in the oven at 400°F for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • If you are using your hands to coat the wings, I recommend wearing disposable gloves while handling the raw meat.
  • You can coat the wings in BBQ sauce for the last 2 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg