Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Chicken Wings are crispy, flavorful wings seasoned with a perfect blend of spices and tossed in creamy buffalo sauce for the ultimate game day snack. These air-fried wings come out perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside without the mess and calories of deep frying. The secret ingredient is baking powder, which helps create that ultra-crispy skin that rivals traditional fried wings.
Ingredients
- 4 lb chicken wings separated between flats and drums
- 2 t baking powder
- 2 t salt
- 1 t black pepper
- 1 t smoked paprika
- 1 t garlic powder
- 1 t onion powder
- 1 c creamy buffalo sauce Red Hot or similar brand
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees. Spray the basket with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix well. Set aside.
- If needed, cut the chicken wings. Discard the wing tips and separate out the drums from the flats.
- With paper towels, pat dry the chicken.
- Sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken and toss to coat well.
- Place the chicken wings in the basket, leaving about ½ - 1 inch between pieces. Cook flats separate from the drums as their size difference makes different cooking times. Cook in batches.
- Cook flats for 15 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Cook drums for about 18 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 15-18 minutes or until crispy and cooked through.
- Place in a bowl and toss with the creamy buffalo sauce.
- Garnish with parsley to serve, if desired.
Notes
Make sure to thoroughly pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels before seasoning - this is one of the most important steps for crispy wings. Any excess moisture on the skin will steam instead of crisp in the air fryer, resulting in soggy wings. Take your time with this step and don't rush it, even if it means using several paper towels to get them completely dry.
Nutrition
Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 15gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 1325mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 202IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
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Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.