Description
This Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe delivers crispy, juicy wings bursting with flavor from a perfectly balanced dry rub. Using a blend of spices including smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder, these wings are easy to prepare and cook quickly in the air fryer for an irresistible appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Dry Rub
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F in air fryer mode to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking the wings.
- Dry wings: Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. Removing moisture is crucial for getting the wings crispy during air frying.
- Coat the wings: Toss the wings in the olive oil to evenly coat. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the wings and toss again until every wing is coated thoroughly with the rub.
- Air fry: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the basket. Cook for 7 minutes at 400°F, then flip the wings over and continue cooking for an additional 8 minutes or until the wings are golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve the wings plain, with a dipping sauce like ranch, or toss in your favorite sauce such as buffalo or a BBQ sauce with a touch of sriracha for extra heat.
Notes
- Patting the wings dry before coating them is essential for crispy skin.
- If you prefer saucier wings, toss them in your favorite sauce immediately after cooking.
- You can prepare the dry rub in advance and store it in an airtight container for easy future use.
- Cooking in batches avoids overcrowding the air fryer basket and ensures even crispiness.
- Buffalo sauce can be made by combining melted butter with hot sauce for a classic flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 wings)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
