Air Fryer Chicken Wings: Crispy and Juicy in 25 Minutes
Crispy, restaurant-quality chicken wings made in an air fryer with zero oil. Juicy inside and golden outside in just 15 minutes of high-speed cooking. Perfect for weeknights, game days, or meal prep.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings (separable into drumettes and flats)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Cooking spray (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels
- In a bowl, mix olive oil with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and cayenne pepper
- Coat wings evenly with the seasoning mixture
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2-3 minutes
- Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket
- Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes, no flipping necessary
- Rest wings 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Wings don't need flipping thanks to air fryer's heat circulation
For extra crispiness, spray with a little cooking spray before final minute
Use a meat thermometer: wings are done at 165°F (74°C)
Serve with store-bought or homemade sauce on the side
For extra crispiness, spray with a little cooking spray before final minute
Use a meat thermometer: wings are done at 165°F (74°C)
Serve with store-bought or homemade sauce on the side
Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 900mg | Sugar: 3g