Description
A foolproof guide to making super crispy chicken wings in the air fryer with minimal oil and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1–2 teaspoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1–2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
- Prep & Pat Dry: Remove wings from packaging, pat dry with paper towels. Optionally, leave uncovered in the fridge for 30-60 minutes to dry skin.
- Season & Oil: Toss wings in a large bowl with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until coated.
- Optional Light Dusting: Dust wings with cornstarch for added crunch, shaking off excess.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer without overcrowding.
- Air Fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, until edges begin to brown.
- Flip & Continue: Flip wings and cook for an additional 10-13 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Rest & Serve: Let wings rest for 2 minutes before serving with your choice of dips or sauces.
Notes
Ensure wings are as dry as possible before cooking for the crispiest outcome. Avoid overcrowding in the air fryer to allow hot air to circulate effectively.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg