Description
Crispy and flavorful air fryer chicken wings seasoned with a savory dry rub and cooked to perfection for a juicy inside and golden, crunchy exterior. Easy to prepare and perfect as a snack or appetizer, these wings can be served plain or tossed in your favorite sauce like buffalo or BBQ with sriracha for extra zest.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Dry Rub
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F in air fryer mode to ensure it is hot and ready when you put the wings in.
- Dry wings: Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. Removing moisture is crucial for getting the wings extra crispy.
- Coat the wings: Transfer the wings to a large bowl and toss them with olive oil. Whisk all the dry rub spices together, then add the mixture to the wings and stir until each wing is evenly coated.
- Air fry: Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the basket, working in batches if necessary. Cook the wings for 7 minutes on one side, then flip them over and air fry for an additional 8 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve the wings plain or toss them in your favorite sauce like classic buffalo or BBQ with a hint of sriracha. Enjoy with dipping sauces such as ranch if desired.
Notes
- Patting the wings dry before seasoning is essential for maximum crispiness in the air fryer.
- Work in batches when air frying to avoid overcrowding; this helps the wings cook evenly and stay crispy.
- If you like buffalo sauce, toss the cooked wings immediately in a mixture of hot sauce and melted butter for classic flavor.
- Leftover wings can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispiness.
- For a spicier rub, add cayenne pepper or increase the chili powder quantity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
