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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Perfectly crispy air fryer chicken wings with a golden exterior and juicy interior, flavored with garlic, smoked paprika, and optional heat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Wings
  • 2 lbs chicken wings separated at joints, tips removed
Dry Seasoning Mix
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional
Coating & Crisping
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp baking powder aluminum-free
Optional Garnish & Serving
  • to taste chopped parsley or green onions
  • to taste dipping sauce ranch, blue cheese, or buffalo

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Pat wings dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Toss wings in a large bowl with olive oil and baking powder until evenly coated. Sprinkle seasoning mix over wings and toss again.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  5. Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  6. Cook wings for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  7. For extra crunch, increase temperature to 425°F (220°C) for the last 3-5 minutes.
  8. Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve immediately with dipping sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, toss wings in buffalo sauce or garlic parmesan after cooking. Store cooked wings in refrigerator up to 4 days.