Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings are crispy, smokey, and delicious! Done in less than 20 minutes, you'll never make wings another way again!

These Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings not only take a fraction of the time of baking, but they get so crispy you'll think they are fried.

Using the air fryer allows the wings to get super crispy without actually frying. Once you try this method, you'll never cook wings another way. Serve these with Air Fryer French Fries or Instant Pot Corn on the Cob for the perfect meal!

Not of fan of saucy wings? Try these BEST EVER Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Wings (no sauce). Want to spice it up? Try these Air Fryer BUFFALO wings, Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings, or Air Fryer Asian Chicken Wings!

Making wings in the Air Fryer couldn't be easier! Let me explain it...

How to make Air Fryer Chicken Wings:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

• First prep the chicken wings.
  • If you have full wings, separate them into drums and flat.
  • Make sure they are defrosted.
  • Pat them completely dry (this will help them get crispy).
• Place the wings into a bowl and add oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to completely coat the wings.
  • Feel free to use your own favorite seasonings, however this is a basic traditional chicken wing seasoning blend (and delicious).
    • Regular paprika will work for this recipe, but the smoked will give a richer smoked flavor for the bbq wings.

• Preheat the Air Fryer at 400 F degrees for 2 minutes.
• Add the wings in a single layer to the air fryer (they should NOT be touching), and cook for 10 minutes at 400 F degrees.

• After the timer goes off, open the air fryer. Brush the tops of the wings with BBQ sauce, then carefully flip over the chicken wings and brush the other side with BBQ sauce.
• Close the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes.
• Remove the bbq chicken wings and serve with your favorite side dishes or dips!
• Add more sauce after cooking if desired. If you like the wings really saucy, then you'll probably wantto brush more sauce onto the cooked wings!

What to serve with Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings:

• Serve with your favorite dips such as Jalapeno Ranch or The Best Chunky Blue Cheese!
• Serve with a side of corn on the cob - Instant Pot Corn on the Cob or Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is always a hit!
• Use the air fryer to make Frozen French Fries or Tater Tots to serve alongside the wings!
• A hearty scoop of Creamy Mac and Cheese also goes VERY WELL alongside BBQ Wings!
• Or make a Simple Wedge Salad to go with the wings!
• Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries have become one of my favorite side dishes! So much healthier than the fried alternative!

Can I bake BBQ Chicken Wings?

Yes, however it takes much longer to get them crispy. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and place the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet (place on an oven rack on top of the baking sheet to get crispier). Bake for 30 minutes, then flip and cook another 15-30 minutes depending on desired crispiness. Brush with BBQ sauce after cooking to get the crispiest wings.

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

• Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
• COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation

Love chicken wings?! Try these other easy WING recipes from Domestic Superhero:

• Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
• Air Fryer Asian Chicken Wings
• Air Fryer Buffalo wings
• Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
• Air Fryer Chicken Wings (crispiest ever)
• Instant Pot Chicken Wings

If you like using the air fryer as much as I do, checkout these other Air Fryer ideas:

• Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
• Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs are KETO and majorly delicious!
• Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are so easy – crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside!
• Air Fryer Avocado Fries are creamy and crunchy without any oily mess! With only a handful of ingredients, these are the perfect healthy snack or appetizer!
• Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos are perfectly crispy without any of the added oil from frying! They’re delicious, easy, and make the perfect quick meal or snack!
• Air Fryer Hot Dogs are perfectly ‘grilled’ in no time and with hardly any effort! 
• Air Fryer Hamburgers are juicy every time, and done in less than 15 minutes with none of the mess!

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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings

Prep Time

3 mins

Cook Time

18 mins

Total Time

21 mins

 

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings are crispy, smokey, and delicious! Done in less than 20 minutes, you'll never make wings another way again!

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer BBQ chicken wings

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 224 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken wings drums and flats (defrosted if frozen)
• 1 TBS olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

1. Prep the chicken wings. If full wings, separate them into drums and flats. Make sure they are defrosted. Pat them dry completely dry (this will help them get crispy).
2. Place the wings into a bowl and add oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to completely coat the wings.
3. Preheat the Air Fryer at 400 F degrees for 2 minutes.
4. Add the wings in a single layer to the air fryer (they should NOT be touching), and cook for 10 minutes at 400 F degrees.
5. After the timer goes off, open the air fryer. Brush the tops of the wings with BBQ sauce, then carefully flip over the chicken wings and brush the other side with BBQ sauce.
6. Close the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes.
7. Remove the bbq chicken wings. Add more sauce after cooking if desired. If you like the wings really saucy, then you'll probably want to brush more sauce onto the cooked wings!