Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Quick and easy air fryer chicken wings with a perfect crunchy skin achieved by using baking powder and precise air frying technique. Ideal for game day or casual snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) chicken wings, split at the joint, tips removed
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground preferred
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Olive oil or cooking spray, just enough to lightly coat the wings
Instructions
- Pat the wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove all moisture (about 5 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper. Stir to blend evenly.
- Add the dried wings to the bowl and toss thoroughly until every wing is coated with the seasoning mix and baking powder. Lightly spray or drizzle olive oil over the wings and toss again.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry the wings at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through at around 12 minutes to ensure even crisping.
- Remove the wings and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the skin to firm up and become extra crispy.
Notes
Use baking powder, not baking soda, to avoid a bitter taste and achieve perfect crispiness. Pat wings dry thoroughly before seasoning. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for best results. Let wings rest after cooking to firm up the skin. For gluten-free, ensure baking powder is gluten-free. Wings can also be cooked in a convection oven at 400°F (200°C) for 40-45 minutes on a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4-5 wings per
- Calories: 280
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 25
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