Description
Make perfectly crispy chicken wings in your air fryer using a simple baking powder trick. This recipe yields crunchy wings without deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings (separated into flats and drumettes)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings very dry using paper towels. This step is key for crispiness.
- In a medium bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
- Add the dried chicken wings to the bowl. Toss until every piece is evenly coated with the dry rub mixture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195 degrees Celsius) for 5 minutes.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, flip the wings. Increase the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Continue to cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
- Using aluminum-free baking powder gives the best results for skin texture.
- For extra flavor, you can toss the cooked wings in your favorite hot sauce or BBQ sauce after they come out of the air fryer.
- Ensure the wings are completely dry before seasoning; moisture prevents crisping.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 27
- Cholesterol: 95