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A close-up of several perfectly seasoned and crispy air fryer chicken wings piled on a white plate.

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

This recipe produces crispy chicken wings using an air fryer. The wings are seasoned simply for a straightforward flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Wings
  • 2 lbs Chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tsp Baking powder Do not use baking soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken wings very dry using paper towels. This step is important for crispiness.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Add the dried chicken wings to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F (195 degrees C).
  5. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
  6. Air fry for 20 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through the cooking time. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) and the skin should be golden brown and crisp.
  7. Remove the wings from the air fryer and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can increase the temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking. If you plan to toss the wings in sauce, do so right before serving to maintain crispness.

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