You all know that an air fryer is one of my favorite kitchen appliances by now. I love it for quick and easy meals without turning on the oven. How long it takes: 10 minutes to prep, and 15 minutes to cook each batch Equipment you’ll need: zip-top bag (or bowl), air fryer, tongs Servings: 4 (3 wings each) Chicken is one of the easiest things that you can make and I am excited to share these air fryer chicken wings with you. They’re similar to my air fryer chicken thighs and air fryer drumsticks, and are perfect for dinner or an appetizer. The recipe is keto, low carb, Whole 30, and gluten free. Many of us love wings at a party or while watching your favorite team. Offer a variety of dips, like jalapeno ranch dressing, fry sauce, French onion dip, homemade tartar sauce (it’s not just for seafood!) or herbed feta dip. A spicy barbecue sauce is so good, too. You can easily make a sauce to coat the wings, too, if you like sticky, finger-lickin’ wings. These baked Spicy Asian Chicken Wings or Chili Lime Chicken Wings recipes have sauces that can easily be used for the air fryer wings. Air fryer BBQ chicken wings are so easy — just use your favorite barbecue sauce. If you choose to eat these as a full meal you will want a side dish to go along with your chicken. I suggest you try: Instant pot broccoli mac and cheese, stove top scalloped potatoes, crock pot baked beans, or potato salad. Really, anything goes with chicken wings.
About this recipe
These wings are lightly seasoned and cooked in the air fryer. They come out extra crispy and are ready in 20 minutes. The recipe makes a dozen chicken wings and is easily doubled. Use whole chicken wings. If desired, cut off the tips which are basically skin and bone, with little or no meat. Totally up to you! To make these air fryer wings you will need a few common ingredients: spices, chicken, and olive oil. The spices that I use are a basic blend that give these wings a nice flavor. Feel free to adjust the spices to your tastes. The olive oil is used to coat the wings so that the spices stick to them. It also allows them to crisp up nicely in the air fryer. Another trick for ultimate crispiness is to dry the chicken wings with paper towels as much as possible. You’ll also need measuring cups and spoons, a large plastic bag, an air fryer, and nonstick cooking spray. Tongs are helpful, too. The process is easy. Preheat your air fryer so it’s nice and hot. Combine the spices and olive oil in the plastic bag, add the chicken, and squish it around in there until the spices and oil completely coat the wings. That’s pretty much it for the prep work. So easy! Air fry the wings in a single layer (it’s okay if they overlap a little), in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer, turning them once. They’ll take about twenty minutes to cook. Remove the wings, serve with your favorite side or sauce and enjoy!
What you’ll need
Chicken Wings – Whole chicken wings or cut are good, although I usually cut off the tips because there really isn’t any meat on them. Olive Oil – Avocado, grapeseed, or canola oil will also work. Spices – We love the combination of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper. I use this powerhouse combination on everything from chicken, to pork, to roasted potatoes.
Make It your own
You can use whatever spices that you prefer for this air fryer chicken recipe. You can try a homemade Italian seasoning, chili spices or even a homemade ranch mix. Lemon pepper is delicious, too. If you prefer a dry rub, that works too. Lightly spray the wins with olive oil spray before air frying. Double the recipe if you want to make lots of wings. Use wing pieces, if desired (wings cut into wingettes and drumettes).
Storage and Reheating Suggestions
Store leftover wings, well-wrapped, in the refrigerator for one or two days or in the freezer for up to a month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating for best results. Air fryer chicken wings are good leftover but they will lose some of that crispiness. For best results, put them back into the air fryer for a couple of minutes to regain some of the crispness. You can reheat the wings in the microwave, too, but don’t overheat them because they’ll get tough.
More air fryer fun!
I love how things turn out in my air fryer, and it’s a healthy way to cook, too, with minimal oil. Try:
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich, with variations! They turn out so crispy! Air Fryer Salmon — my new favorite way to make salmon. Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash with candied bacon! Air Fryer French Toast Sticks — my kids are crazy about these! Air Fryer French Fries — so crispy and easy. Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets –another great way to make chicken. Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites — a vegetarian option to hot chicken wings Air Fryer Potatoes — baby potatoes are crispy with hardly any oil!
