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    Home » Cooking Method » Air Fryer » Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe

    Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe

    Posted on January 22, 2019 By Beth Neels

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    These Air Fryer Chicken Wings could not be easier! This Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe is so crispy and perfect if you want to eat lighter!

    Chicken wings with red and white basket liner.

    We have a New Year and I am determined, through the course of the year to find the new me! Join me! Here’s to a New Year, New You!

    To this end we bought Binky’s Culinary Carnival a Christmas present!

    After much research, searching for the best, most cost efficient air fryer, with the best reviews, we settled on the Cuisinart TO-60A. I have many Cuisinart kitchen tools, and they are all beasts. They hold up for years and perform the task they specialize in, perfectly. I have also had great experiences with their customer support, which many of other brands available, fell flat on.

    air fryer chicken wings in basket with red and white checked paper

    Since Christmas, we have been air frying just about everything, I will get to them all in due time. We have made these wings 10 times!

    Are air fryer chicken wings healthy?

    Chicken wings in basket with dipping sauce and celery.

    We don’t even feel bad eating them often, because they are not those deep fried wings that we get from the pizza shop down the street. This Air Fryer Chicken Wing recipe will contain the same amount of calories as a pound of chicken, or 180 calories for 3 ounces, which is generally considered a serving of proteins.

    As long as you don’t use the air fryer to reheat previously fried, frozen foods, you will be eating healthier than deep frying. Some interesting research on air fried foods, is here.

    Do air fryer chicken wings get crispy?

    Close up of crispy chicken wings.

    These crispy chicken wings cooked in the air fryer have a perfectly crispy skin on the outside, without the meat on the inside being dry and overdone, as may happen in the oven. Perfect for snacks, game day or your next party.

    Ingredients you need

    • fresh chicken wings or frozen chicken wings. If you are cooking from frozen, buy a brand that freezes the drummette and the flat separately.
    • salt
    • pepper

    Optional spices and flavors

    • paprika
    • garlic powder
    • lemon pepper seasoning
    • hot sauce

    How to make this recipe

    1. Cut tips off of wings. Separate whole chicken wings into drumettes and wingettes with meat clever. Pat wings dry with a paper towel.
    2. Place wings in large bowl and season with salt and pepper. If your air fryer has a temperature gauge, set temperature at 400 degrees F.
    3. Place on wire rack for air fryer or in your air fryer basket. Place them in a single layer, leaving room between so that the wings aren’t touching. Cook for 10 minutes on first side.
    4. Remove from air fryer and flip to second side with tongs . Continue cooking until crispy and internal temperature measures 165°F.
    5. Toss with your favorite sauce.
    6. Cook multiple batches if needed.
    Trimmed chicken wings with cleaver on board. Chicken wings in bowl with salt and pepper.
    Basket of chicken wings.

    The other wonderful thing about the air fryer, is that your food takes a lot less time than if you were to do them in the oven. And again, by the time the skin is crispy, in the oven, many times the meat is overdone!

    Sauces for chicken wings

    Air fryer chicken wings in basket.

    Some of the sauces you can use to coat these chicken wings are:

    • Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce (pictured above)
    • Peach BBQ Sauce
    • Cherry BBQ Sauce
    • Blueberry BBQ Sauce
    • Buffalo Wing Sauce (coming soon to BCC)
    • Sweet Chili Sauce
    • garlic parmesan sauce
    • lemon pepper wings
    • Buffalo sauce

    Suitable dipping sauces for chicken wings

    Everyone knows that next to being crispy, you have to have a sauce for dipping those luscious chicken wings! Your dipping sauce will greatly depend on the sauce you decide to add to the chicken wings. Some dipping sauces, really require no additional sauce. Some of our favorite dipping sauces for chicken wings are:

    • Classic Blue Cheese dressing
    • Ranch
    • Spicy Jalapeno Aioli
    • Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
    • Peanut Sauce (coming soon to BCC)

    Serve them with celery and carrots sticks, crispy sweet potato fries or regular fries.

    Basket full of air fried chicken wings in basket.

    How to store leftovers

    Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. For longer storage place them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months.

    This makes a super easy dinner in the future without cooking. Just reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes on each side.

    I hope you enjoyed the post today for these Air fryer Chicken Wings! The first, but certainly not the last, air fryer recipe, here on BCC!

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    Enjoy! And have fun cooking!

    Xoxo,

    Binky’s Signature

    Tools I use to make air fried chicken wings

    Contains affiliate links, for full disclosre, see FTC Disclosure, here.

    • Meat Clever
    • Air Fryer
    • Tongs
    • Meat themometer

    Enjoy! And have fun cooking!

    Xoxo,

    Binky’s Signature
    Crispy air fried chicken wings in basket.

    Air Fryer Chicken Wings

    These Air Fryer Chicken Wings could not be easier! This Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe is so crispy and perfect if you want to eat lighter!
    See Step by Step Photos Above!Most of our recipes have step by step photos and videos! Also helpful tips so that you can make it perfectly the first time and every time! Scroll up to see them!
    5 from 13 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, entree, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 200kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $4

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb chicken wings
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • your favorite sauce, to coat
    • your favorite dipping sauce
    • celery sticks
    • carrots sticks

    Instructions

    • Cut tips off of wings. Separate flats from drumettes with meat clever.
    • Place wings in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Arrange chicken on fryer tray. I separate the flats from the drumettes, but they take approximately the same time to cook.
    • Set dial to Air fry and temperature to 400°F, if your air fryer has the ability to be changed.
    • Set timer for ten minutes. Carefully remove from air fryer and flip each wing with tongs.
    • Continue cooking for 10 more minutes, or until crispy.
    • Coat with your favorite Sauce.
    Air Fryer – Cuisinart TOA60
    knife, meat cleaver
    tongs
    meat thermometer
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    Notes

    **IMPORTANT**
    General Air Fryer Tips
    Air Fryers vary in wattage, and therefore in cooking times. This recipe is based using my Cuisinart TOA60. If your air fryer is different, carefully watch food the first time you make it, so that it doesn’t burn.
    Preheating your air fryer will give you the best, crispiest result. Check your brand of air fryer user manual to see if preheating is recommended.
    Air fryers preheat in about 3-4 minutes.
    Use cooking spray or a fine mist sprayer to spray food prior to cooking, with the exception of baked goods.
    Don’t overcrowd foods so air can circulate all around.
    Flip foods over half way through cooking.
    Calories stated above is for 3 oz. of plain wings. Add the calories for any sauces you use for total calories!!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 200kcal
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    Originally published 1/13/19

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    Comments

    1. Laurie Dirkx

      June 29, 2020 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      Yes! My first time using an air fryer and Binky’s Culinary Carnival was the ideal place to learn from!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        June 30, 2020 at 9:47 am

        Thanks so much Laurie! How did your wings turn out?

        Reply
    2. Elaine Benoit

      January 25, 2019 at 12:11 pm

      5 stars
      I need an air fryer now, for real!! These wings look so delicious! Great instructions on separating the wing tips!!

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 25, 2019 at 3:09 pm

        Thanks Elaine! I save the wing tips for chicken stock. Did I mention that? Lol!

        Reply
    3. Lesli Schwartz

      January 24, 2019 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      Seriously been meaning to get me an air fryer! Now after seeing this awesome chicken wings recipe I’m running to the store. Thanks, Binky!

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 24, 2019 at 3:08 pm

        Hi Lesli! You are most certainly welcome! I really love it! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    4. Claudia Canu

      January 24, 2019 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      My mom got an air fryer for Christmas and I’m sure she’ll love this recipe. Can’t wait to know what she thinks! I wish I also have one 🙂

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 24, 2019 at 9:42 am

        Hi Claudia! Yes, so far, I really love it! Lots more recipes planned in the future! Thanks for your comment!

        Reply
    5. Julie Running in a Skirt

      January 23, 2019 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      I need an air fryer! What a great way to use it and I love this idea for dinner or a Super Bowl party.

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 23, 2019 at 4:06 pm

        It’s super easy and fast to use! With the twins, you need both, Julie! Thanks!

        Reply
    6. Susan

      January 23, 2019 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      What delicious looking wings! Right in time for Superbowl. Guess I need to invest in an air fryer! Your sauces look awesome… can’t wait to try!

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 23, 2019 at 4:05 pm

        Thank you Susan! They are quite tasty! I have not been sorry for buying my air fryer! It’s great!

        Reply
    7. Morgan Eisenberg

      January 22, 2019 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      It’s settled, trying these with peach bourbon BBQ.

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 22, 2019 at 2:01 pm

        Oh, the peach bourbon BBQ is the bomb Morgan! Good choice! That is pictured in this post! I hope you enjoy!! Thank you!

        Reply
    8. Traci

      January 22, 2019 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      I’m the only person who doesn’t own an air fryer. I better get my act in gear b/c these look too delish to pass up! Thanks for the easy recipe…YUM!

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 22, 2019 at 2:00 pm

        I felt the same before I got mine! They are relatively inexpensive, and I am quite pleased, so far!

        Reply
    9. Patty

      January 22, 2019 at 12:11 pm

      5 stars
      Great item Beth, I was wondering how chicken wing would come out when cooked in the air fryer and they look so good, now I really want to buy one, Cuisinart are the best kitchen tools ever, might be my choice, need to check the options here.

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 22, 2019 at 2:00 pm

        I did a lot of research the Patty! The only note I may make, is that I think they make a larger one. If you have the space, I would definitely go with that. This one does not have the room to cook a whole chicken! Thank you, my friend!

        Reply
    10. Anna

      January 22, 2019 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      I got an air fryer for Christmas, and I’m still quite new to it, but I love this recipe, and definitely will be trying it very soon! I think my other half is going to love these chicken wings!

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 22, 2019 at 1:58 pm

        Oh, I think he will too! They are so tender and crispy! I just got mine too! It is quite fun and I love how fast everything cooks! Thank you Anna!

        Reply
    11. Katie

      January 22, 2019 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      This is a fantastic and easy recipe! Air fryers are so good at taking the extra fat out of a recipe.

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 22, 2019 at 1:57 pm

        Thank you Katie! It really is so easy! And takes so little time! I appreciate your feedback!

        Reply
    12. Mike Hultquist

      January 22, 2019 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      Yep, these are definitely nice and crispy! Glad I have an air fryer for these. I love your choices of hot sauce. Got some spicy stuff there! Love it.

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 22, 2019 at 11:45 am

        Haha! You would notice my Ass in Hell hot sauce, lol! I have a batch of your hot pepper sauces in the works, Mike! Thank you for your comment!

        Reply
    13. Jessica Formicola

      January 22, 2019 at 11:18 am

      5 stars
      These wings look perfect for game day! Saving these for Super Bowl Sunday!

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 22, 2019 at 11:46 am

        They are definitely perfect for your Super Bowl party, Jessica! Thank you for your comment!

        Reply

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