If my husband tells you his favorite food is anything other than Buffalo wings, he’s fibbing. Fortunately, when I need to bribe him Air Fryer Chicken Wings are easy to make! Show
Air fried wings have a fabulously crispy outside, are juicy inside, and (my favorite part) require exactly zero deep frying As much as I adore cooking and—like anyone else with tastebuds—find fried food addictive, I draw the line at deep frying in my own kitchen.
The air fryer (this is the model I have) changes the game and brings “fried” food into the realm of everyday enjoyment. A super-powered convection oven, the air fryer creates healthy versions of foods that are typically deep-fried, like Air Fryer French Fries, Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks, and Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts. Air fryer chicken wings are our next bar-food makeover (right alongside other satisfying snacks, Air Fryer Chicken Tenders and Air Fryer Meatballs). No frying oil or air fryer chicken wings baking powder tricks are needed in this easy recipe! As it turns out Buffalo chicken wings cook in an air fryer so successfully, they might just be the best of all of my air fryer recipes so far. It might also be my favorite of all chicken wing recipes—even more than ones with BBQ sauce, or a paprika or cayenne pepper dry rub, or other spices. At least that’s what Ben, who would happily dip anything in Buffalo sauce, would say! The Best Way to Cook Wings in the Air FryerWings are considered the best cut of chicken to fry.
The tricky part of making crispy chicken wings in an air fryer is ensuring that the fat can fully render (a.k.a. cook out). If it doesn’t, the wings will be soggy and greasy.
Here’s what does… The Secret to Crispy Air Fryer Chicken WingsTo ensure the fat renders and the wings crisp, air fry them at two separate temperatures. Here’s how you make your air fryer wings crispy:
The two-temperature approach is easy, less messy than baking soda, and you put raw chicken in an air fryer! This method works for frozen air fryer chicken wings too. How to Make Perfect Air Fryer Chicken WingsIn total, 30 minutes is how long you cook chicken wings in the air fryer.
Once the wings are air fried, you can toss them in any sauce of your choosing (such as the slightly sweet umami sauce with these Korean Air Fryer Chicken Wings). But as indicated by the cult following of this Slow Cooker Healthy Buffalo Chicken and the Buffalo Chicken Burgers in my cookbook, the penultimate fan favorite is Buffalo sauce. Tip!Buffalo sauce is hot sauce that has been doctored up with melted butter and garlic. These simple ingredients create wing magic. The Ingredients
Ingredient Note
Dietary NoteTo make these wings dairy free, swap the butter for coconut oil.
The Directions
What to Serve With Buffalo Chicken Wings
Storage Tips
Storage TipsFor max flavor, toss the reheated wings in a fresh batch of Buffalo sauce. Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe
The Best Air FryerEnjoy crispy proteins and vegetables with significantly less oil than traditional frying. Plus, this cooks food even faster than other airy fryer models. Did you make this recipe?Let me know what you thought! Leave a rating below in the comments and let me know how you liked the recipe. Crispy, spicy, juicy, and messy: exactly what Buffalo chicken wings should be! Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat Other Sauces Can I Use for Air Fryer Chicken Wings? While we love using buffalo sauce for our wings, making wings with the sauce from my Honey Garlic Chicken Wings would be delicious too. Or, try air fryer chicken wings lemon pepper with my Lemon Pepper Wings sauce. Can You Make Frozen Wings in an Air Fryer? Yes, you can cook frozen wings in an air fryer! If you are using frozen wings, the air fryer chicken wings cook time will need to increase by 5 additional minutes at 360 degrees F (29 minutes total at this temperature). The wings may stick together at first. Simply shake the basket after a few minutes to separate them, then use tongs to arrange them so they are not touching. What if I Don’t Have an Air Fryer? If you don’t have an air fryer, you can still make this recipe. See the “Recipe Notes” section below for tips on how to make these in an oven. If you enjoy this air fryer chicken wings video, please subscribe to our YouTube channel. Be sure to click the BELL icon so you can be the first to know when we post a new video (and thank you for subscribing!). FOR THE WINGS:
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Serving: 1gCalories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg Join today and start saving your favorite recipesCreate an account to easily save your favorite projects and tutorials. Register Related RecipesBuffalo sauce lovers, don’t miss these tasty Buffalo chicken recipes: This post contains some affiliate links, which means that I make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you. You May Also LikeAir Fryer 35 mins Hi, I'm Erin Clarke, and I'm fearlessly dedicated to making healthy food that's affordable, easy-to-make, and best of all DELISH. I'm the author and recipe developer here at wellplated.com and of The Well Plated Cookbook. I adore both sweets and veggies, and I am on a mission to save you time and dishes. WELCOME! Learn more about Erin How long does it take to air fry chicken wings at 400?How long do I cook chicken wings in the Airfryer? The simple answer is about 20-25 minutes if you have the air fryer set to 400 degrees.
How long do you cook chicken wings in the air fryer at 350?Pre heat your air fryer to 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Press out the moisture from the chicken wings and sprinkle with salt. Place in the air fryer, trying to leave some space between each chicken wings, and cook for 12 minutes. Flip and cook another 12 minutes.
How long do you cook thawed chicken wings in an air fryer?Instructions. Place the chicken wings in the basket and close the air fryer.. Cook for 25 minutes at 380°F . ... . When the time is up, increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F and cook for 5 more minutes until the skin becomes brown and crisp.. Transfer to a bowl, add toss with your favorite wing sauce.. |