How To Cook Chicken Wings In Air Fryer

Learn how to cook chicken wings in air fryer with this crispy air fryer chicken wings recipe with baking powder. This is an easy, quick, and the best method of cooking wings that are ready in under 30 minutes and they come out flavorful, tender, and juicy inside with crispy skin.

We like to serve them as appetizers or as sides to potatoes, and veggies.

Related: Air fryer whole chicken wings, and Air fryer frozen chicken wings

Ingredients

The detailed ingredient list, measurements, and directions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Chicken wings- I cut them into flats and drummettes. You can use whole chicken wings if you prefer.

Paprika- This vibrant spice adds a rich, smoky flavor and color to the wings.

Garlic powder

Onion granules

Baking powder - This makes the skin crispy.

Salt and pepper

Oil

How To Cook Chicken Wings In Air Fryer

Mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion granules, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

Clean the chicken wings and pat them dry with paper towels.

Add the wings to a bowl then add the oil and seasoning. Mix till the wings are coated in the seasoning.

Arrange the seasoned wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer leaving spaces in between them. Don't overlap.

Cook wings in the air fryer for 22-25 minutes at a temperature of 400F/200C.

Flip the chicken halfway through cooking so the sides brown and crisp evenly.

Bring out the air fryer basket and let the wings rest for a few minutes.

Serve and enjoy.

How Long To Cook Chicken Wings In Air Fryer

How long to cook wings in air fryer depends on the size of the chicken wings and the temperature of the air fryer.

Typically, how long to air fry chicken wings is 22-25 minutes at 400F/200C.

How long to cook wings in air fryer at 380C is 25-28 minutes.

How long to cook frozen chicken wings in air fryer is 30-35 minutes.

Wings are cooked when there is no blood inside, the inside is tender, and the outer is browned and crisp.

The internal temperature at the thickest part when checked with a meat thermometer should be at least 165F.

What To Serve With

They are great as appetizers or can be served with sauces and sides such as:

Sauces - Peri Peri sauce, garlic butter sauce, BBQ sauce

Potatoes - Air fryer roast potatoes, Boiled potatoes, Fried potatoes

Rice - Spicy rice, Jamaican rice and peas

Pasta- Creamy lemon pasta, spicy pasta

Vegetables - Mediterranean roasted vegetables, roasted carrots

Fried Yam, Fried plantain

Tips

• Pat the wings dry before adding seasoning.
• You can use any other seasoning of your choice just add baking powder to it for crispiness.
• Arrange the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer with spaces in between them. Don't overlap them and don't overcrowd the air fryer basket.
• Cook wings till the internal temperature is at least 165F at the thickest part.
• Let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
• Air fryer wings can be made ahead and reheated.

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