Description
Create unbelievably crispy chicken wings in your air fryer. This recipe uses a simple dry coating to achieve a perfect crunch without deep frying. Enjoy these flavorful wings for game day or any night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free recommended)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Optional: Your favorite wing sauce or dry rub for tossing after cooking
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for crispiness.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Add the dried chicken wings to the bowl. Toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated with the dry mixture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring there is space between them for air to circulate. Work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, toss the wings gently in the basket.
- Increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F (200°C). Cook for an additional 5 to 8 minutes, or until the wings are deep golden brown and extremely crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer. Toss immediately with your desired sauce or serve as is.
Notes
- Baking powder reacts with the chicken skin to create tiny bubbles, which dries out the skin and makes it shatteringly crisp.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; crispiness depends on proper air circulation.
- If you prefer a saucy wing, toss with sauce immediately after they come out of the air fryer while they are still hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Trace
- Sodium: Varies based on added salt/sauce
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Trace
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: Approx. 25g
- Cholesterol: Varies