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Crispy, tender wings made healthier in the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings

The juiciest, crispiest, and most delicious wings you'll ever have. Plus, they're a lot healthier for you than deep-frying them. A quick and tasty dinner or game day appetizer is what they're all about. Good to the bone!
Course Appetizers, Main, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 355kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds (900g) chicken wings (cut into sections or whole)
  • salt and pepper to taste (see notes)
  • ½ tablespoon (1-2g) thyme
  • 2 teaspoons (8-9g) onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons (10g) garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon (3g) smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon (3g) white pepper
  • ¼-½ teaspoon (0.50-1g) cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) 
  • 1 teaspoon (3-4g) bouillon powder, chicken or beef is fine (optional)
  • cooking spray for the basket

Instructions

  • Thoroughly pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and place them on a large plate or in a mixing bowl.
  • Preheat the air fryer; I preheat mine at 400℉ (205℃) for 5 minutes.
  • When ready to air fry, season the wings with salt and pepper, then thoroughly mix with the spices. Or add your favorite spice mix, like jerk, Creole, or Italian seasoning.
  • Set your air fryer to 380℉ (195℃). Spray the basket with a nonstick cooking spray and place chicken wings in it. To avoid overcrowding the basket, fry in batches if necessary.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes, remove the air fryer basket, and shake it. Cook for 10 more minutes. Then increase the heat to 400°F (205℃) and cook 5-6  minutes more for extra crispy chicken wings. Chicken wings should be brown and thoroughly cooked through before serving.
  • Remove and toss with hot sauce or serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Notes

  • The ratio of salt to chicken wings runs about ½-1 teaspoon (3-5g) of salt per pound of chicken.
  • Make sure to dry the wings well for crispier skin.
  • You could also mix a pinch of baking soda in with the spices for crispier skin.
  • Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1whole wing | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 771IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg