Easy Air Fryer Chicken Wings for Beginners
Crispy, juicy chicken wings are an ideal first air-fryer recipe: simple seasoning, a short cook, and no deep-frying.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings split at the joints and pat very dry
- 1 tablespoon baking powder aluminum-free
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup hot sauce optional for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat the wings completely dry with paper towels. Dry skin browns more effectively and helps the seasoning cling.
- Whisk the baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss the wings with olive oil, then coat evenly with the seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. Arrange the wings in one layer with a little space between pieces.
- Cook for 12 minutes, turn the wings, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes more, until deeply golden and the thickest pieces reach 165°F.
- Rest the wings for 3 minutes. Serve plain or toss with hot sauce just before serving.