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Crispy air fryer chicken wings piled high with golden, crunchy skin

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Crispy air fryer chicken wings with a golden, crunchy baking-powder coating, ready in about 35 minutes with just one tablespoon of oil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken wings split into flats and drumettes, patted very dry
  • 1 tbsp baking powder aluminum-free
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil avocado or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buffalo-style sauce hot sauce, melted butter, and lemon juice, no alcohol

Method
 

  1. Pat the wings completely dry with paper towels; this is the most important step for crispy skin.
  2. Toss the wings with oil in a large bowl until every piece is lightly coated.
  3. Add the baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, then toss again until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece.
  5. Air fry at 400 degrees F (200 C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping the wings at the 12-minute mark.
  6. Check that the thickest part of the wing reaches 165 degrees F with an instant-read thermometer.
  7. Toss immediately in sauce while hot, then serve right away.

Notes

For extra-crispy skin, don't overcrowd the basket; cook in two batches if needed. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat in the air fryer at 375F for 4-5 minutes to restore crunch.