Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Wings
These Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Wings deliver restaurant-quality crispiness with minimal oil. Seasoned to perfection and ready in just 25 minutes, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game days, gatherings, or quick weeknight indulgences.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings split into flats and drumettes
- 1 tablespoon baking powder not baking soda – this is the secret to extra crispiness
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil spray
- Optional: Your favorite wing sauce for tossing or dipping
Instructions
- Pat the wings completely dry with paper towels. Removing excess moisture is crucial for achieving maximum crispiness.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes. This ensures your wings start cooking immediately when placed inside.
- In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. The baking powder is your secret weapon for extra-crispy skin!
- Add the wings to the bowl and toss until each piece is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture. Make sure every wing gets properly coated.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil, then arrange the wings in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd! Work in batches if necessary for even cooking.
- Cook for 10 minutes at 380°F, then flip the wings using tongs. You should already see them starting to crisp up.
- Increase the temperature to 400°F and cook for another 8-10 minutes until the wings are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove and let rest for 2 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute and the skin to become even crispier.
- If using sauce, toss the wings in your favorite wing sauce now, or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For even crispier results, let the wings sit with the baking powder mixture for 30 minutes before air frying.
- Different air fryer models may require slight time adjustments. Start checking for doneness around the 15-minute mark.
- If cooking frozen wings, add 5-7 minutes to the cooking time and check for an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For meal prep, you can season the wings up to 24 hours in advance and store them in the refrigerator.
- The wings are best enjoyed immediately, but leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes at 380°F.