How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken wings are a classic game day snack or party food that everyone loves. But frying them in oil can be messy and unhealthy. Enter the air fryer, a kitchen gadget that has taken the culinary world by storm. It uses hot air to cook food to crispy perfection, without the need for excessive oil. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make delicious chicken wings in the air fryer, resulting in crispy, juicy wings that are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds chicken wings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅔ cup cayenne pepper sauce
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Place wings in a large bowl; drizzle oil over wings and massage until chicken is evenly coated. Arrange 1/2 of the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer for 25 minutes. Use tongs to flip wings and cook until golden brown and crisp on the outside, 5 minutes more. Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining wings.
  • While the second batch is cooking, combine hot pepper sauce, butter, vinegar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and keep warm until wings are cooked.
  • Pour sauce over cooked wings and toss to coat.
  • Nutrition

    453 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 140mg
    • Sodium: 739mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 230mg