I am a huge chicken wing fan, whether it’s appetizer recipes like zesty lemon pepper chicken wings, garlic parmesan wings, spiced baked chicken wings, or this quick and easy air fryer chicken wings recipe. I am in love with my air fryer, it turns everyday food ingredients into culinary delights! These air fryer chicken wings taste like they came straight out of a deep fat fryer, but with no added oil. If you love your air fryer, you’ll definitely want to check out my collection of 10 Air Fryer Recipes!
Air Fryer Chicken Wings Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need chicken wings, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce, butter and honey. You can serve your finished wing with celery and a creamy dressing.
How Do You Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings?
Use a paper towel to pat your wings dry. Place the wings in a large bowl, then season them with spices like salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer, then air fry until golden brown and crispy. Prepare the sauce by mixing together hot sauce, melted butter and honey. Pour the sauce over the wings, then toss until the wings are completely coated in sauce. Serve immediately, with dips like ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing if desired. Carrots and celery are also a great garnish!
Tips For The Perfect Wings
I use party style wings, which are wings where the drumette and the flats are separated. If you have full sized wings, you’ll want to cut them in half crosswise to get the same effect. It’s fine to use fresh or frozen wings, just be sure to thaw frozen wings before use. It is super important not to crowd your wings in the air fryer. If the wings are too close together, the hot air will not have enough room to circulate and the chicken won’t get as crispy. These wings are best when eaten immediately, as they will eventually lose their crispy texture when the sauce soaks into the outer layer. This recipe works well as an appetizer, or you can serve it as a main course with side dishes such as cream cheese mashed potatoes or cilantro lime rice, and a green vegetable like sauteed asparagus or roasted green beans.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings Flavor Variations
I love the savory, spicy flavor of buffalo wings, but you could just as easily toss the plain cooked wings in other types of sauce.
BBQ: Brush 1/2 cup of store bought or homemade BBQ sauce over the wings. You can also add more spices like paprika or mustard powder. Garlic Butter: Melt 4 tablespoons of butter with 1 teaspoon minced garlic in the microwave for 30 seconds. Let cool slightly, then stir in 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Teriyaki: Make your own teriyaki sauce, or use your favorite store bought sauce. Brush the sauce over the cooked wings and serve.
In my opinion, there’s no better chicken wings than air fryer chicken wings!
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