Air Fryer Chicken Wings are the best and crispiest wings ever! Done in less than 20 minutes, you'll never make wings another way again!
The air fryer is an appliance that basically takes cooking to another level...an easier and faster method for everything. These Air Fryer Chicken Wings not only take a fraction of the time of baking, but get so crispy you'll think they are fried.
Using the air fryer allows them to get super crispy without actually frying them. Once you try this method, you will never cook wings another way. Serve these with Air Fryer French Fries or Instant Pot Corn on the Cob for the perfect meal!
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 dry completely dry (this will help them get crispy).
- Place the wings into a bowl and add oil, garlic powder, onion powder, 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).
- 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 and carefully flip over the chicken wings.
- Close the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes.
- Remove the chicken wings and serve with your favorite side dishes or dips!
What to serve with Air Fryer Chicken Wings:
- Serve with your favorite dips such as Cilantro Lime Dip, Jalapeno Ranch, The Best Chunky Blue Cheese, or Homemade Buffalo Sauce.
- 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 Chicken 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!
- Serve with just celery and carrots and a side of Blue Cheese Dressing - YUM!
Can I bake Chicken Wings?
Yes, however it takes much longer to get them crispy. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and place the wings on 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.
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
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!
- These Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are done in less than 20 minutes and incredibly delicious!
- Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs are KETO and majorly delicious!
- Air Fryer Asian Chicken Wings are the crispiest glazed wings ever! Done in less than 20 minutes, you'll never make wings another way again!
- Air Fryer Kale Chips are the easiest and most delicious Kale Chips! Made in just minutes and super healthy (63 calories per serving), these will be your go-to snack!
- 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!
- Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are the perfect appetizer! With no oil and only a handful of ingredients, they’re easy and guilt-free.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings are the best and crispiest wings ever! Done in less than 20 minutes, you'll never make wings another way again!
- 2 lbs chicken wings (drums and flats) (defrosted if frozen)
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
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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).
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Place the wings into a bowl and drizzle olive oil oven them. Toss to coat. Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to completely coat the wings.
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Preheat the Air Fryer at 400 F degrees for 2 minutes. Add wings in a single layer to the air fryer (they should NOT be touching), and cook for 10 minutes at 400 F degrees.
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After the timer goes off, open and carefully flip over the chicken wings. Cook for 8 more minutes. Remove the chicken wings and serve.
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Nutritional information per serving based off 4 servings: 213 calories, 15g fat, 3g carbohydrates, 1g sugar, 18g protein.
LM Hur
These are PERFECT!
Followed recipe exactly. I was worried they would overcook. At the 10 min mark (before I flipped them), I tested the temperature, and they were at 155, so I put them back in, and when they came out, they were crispy on the outside, and juicy tender on the inside! Thank you!
Allyson
So happy to hear that!! Make sure you try out our other Chicken Wing recipes too!!! So good!!!
Liz P
Thank you for the recipe. Absolutely the best and easiest chicken wings. This will definitely be our go to. My husband and I loved them.
Allyson
So happy you loved them!
Beverly Stropky
I just purchased my first Air Frier and your recipe is the first one I have tried. All I can say is Fantastic! Now my husband wants me to make these every week for lunch. I followed your recipe exactly and they were perfect. Now at the end of cooking my frier beeped saying BURN. I had only a minute left on the time. I stoped the cooking and pulled out the basket. I could not find anything that was burnt. Not sure why it did this. I will be trying again next week and see if it does the same thing.
I see you have a list of other wing options which I will be trying. I love Asian food so I will try that one next.
Thank you so much! I will be following you for more recipes!
Allyson
Beverly I am so happy to hear that!! You will love all of them!!
Robin
This recipe is fantastic. I family favorite. Thank you so much Allyson!
Brenda
These wings were great! Simple easy ingredients and cooking time was spot on!
Julie
I’ve tried other recipes that weren’t as crispy or flavorful as they claimed. I tried this one tonight and it’s soooo good!! I’m excited. I finally found an air fryer wing recipe that I love! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’ll be passing along your recipe and your site.
Allyson
SO happy to hear that Julie!!! Make sure you try our other wing recipes like these Air Fryer Asian Chicken Wings (crispy & sticky), or these Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings - both are DELICIOUS!
Auntie Doni
Allyson, these are some of the best Wings I've ever eaten!
My husband has never been a fan of any kind of "messy foods", like wings or ribs, but he devoured these!
I served them up in the "classic pizza joint style" - with Pizza and a Green Salad.
What a meal!!!
Mahalo, thank you for sharing.
Allyson
Pizza and wings is the best! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed them!
kitchen kriz
Hey Allyson, thanks for sharing this air fryer chicken wing recipe. I will definitely try this one for my family.
Vee
Excellent rub and perfectly cooked. Crispy outside juicy inside. Can eat as is or toss in your favorite sauce.