Description
Deliciously crispy and flavorful chicken wings cooked to perfection in the air fryer. This recipe features a simple seasoning blend of paprika, garlic, onion powder, and seasoning salt, delivering a perfectly spiced snack or appetizer with less oil and mess than traditional frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings (split into wingettes and drumettes)
Seasoning and Oil
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Heat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for crisping the chicken wings evenly.
- Prepare Wings: Coat the chicken wings evenly in 1 tablespoon of oil. In a small bowl, mix together seasoning salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle this seasoning mix over the wings and toss or rub them to ensure a thorough, even coating with the spices and oil.
- Arrange Wings in Basket: Place the wings in a single layer inside the hot air fryer basket. A 5.5-quart or larger air fryer can accommodate the full 2 pounds at once; if your air fryer is smaller, divide the wings and cook in batches of about 1 pound each.
- Air Fry Initial Cook: Cook the wings at 400°F for 10 minutes. After this time, flip the wings over to promote even cooking on all sides.
- Continue Air Frying: Return the wings to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until fully cooked through. For an extra crispy texture, remove half the wings and air fry them alone for another 4 to 5 minutes, then do the same with the remaining half for about 5 minutes.
- Serve: Remove the wings from the air fryer and serve immediately while hot and crispy, perfect for dipping or enjoying as-is.
Notes
- If your air fryer is smaller than 5.5 quarts, cook the wings in batches to avoid overcrowding, which can prevent crisping.
- For spicier wings, add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the seasoning mix.
- Flip wings halfway through the cooking to ensure even crispiness on all sides.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature; chicken should reach 165°F for safe consumption.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces such as ranch, blue cheese, or buffalo sauce for extra flavor.
