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 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 gos 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:
- OMORC Air Fryer 6QT -1600W Powerful Electric Hot Oven 10 Preset Menus Dual Control System 6-in-1 Function
- COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
- GoWISE USA 7 QT Air Fryer -with Dehydrator & 3 Stackable Racks, Led Digital Touchscreen
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 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.
Kristina
Can I make these in the air fryer ahead of time and then reheat in the oven? Will they still have the same crispiness?
Allyson
I have not tried that, and a lot of times after crispy food cools it loses its crispness. But you might be able to throw them in under the broiler for a few minutes and crisp them back up… I just haven't tried that.
Brian
Yes! About 4 minutes at 400 degrees does the trick for me any time I reheat wings in the air fryer. I recommend the air fryer for reheating over the oven, less hassle, faster, and (best of all) the crispiest results for reheating. This recipe is awesome!
Stacey
I made these tonight. I actually doubled the seasoning due to my wing pack being a little bigger than 2lbs. The wings were so crispy and delicious! I ate with a little ranch. 😋 Definitely making these again. I eat low carb so I’ll keep the leftovers in the refrigerator for the next few nights. Very convenient.
Allyson
Yay! So happy to hear! Make sure you try these AF Asian Sticky Wings too, SOOO GOOD!
Karen Macdonald
Best wings ever!!
Essie
Tried these tonight & wow! Crispy & taste exceptional. Definitely going to be a go to😎
Allyson
They are SOOOO good, right?!?! Make sure you try the Air Fryer Asian Wings too! The sauce is SO good!
Leah
Thanks for the recipe. My picky teenager has been begging for an air fryer and for a wing recipe. He loved them and they were a hit with whole family! Great spice and timing. We added buffalo sauce on top. Super easy to make too!
Allyson
So glad you loved them! These are definitely a favorite!
Toula Karambasis
My air fryer is in my oven. Do you think I should use the same amount of time to cook them or should I do them on higher heat?
Allyson
The oven air fryers definitely take longer to cook the food. I would start with the suggested time, but then increase as needed when checking on them.
Carla E. Lawrence
I would love to know the amount of seasonings for the air fryer wings.
Allyson
Hi Carla, I think you scrolled past it in order to make this comment! Scroll down the page, almost to the bottom, and you will see the full recipe card with printable directions/amounts as well. :Let me know if you can't find it.
Donna
My husband said they were the best wings ever
Allyson
Your husband sounds like a smart guy!!! 🙂
Tea L.
It’s been hard to find a simple recipe that we all love and this was it! Our new oven has the air fryer, we found that we have to adjust the temp and timing a tad. I did 425 for 12, flipped for 10 without raising the temp. Let rest 5, then dunk! I used BWW Parm Garlic sauce for 1/2 and Franks Buffalo for the other 1/2. Served with celery, corn and baked beans. Super delicious and easy!
Allyson
Sounds amazing! So glad you love the wings!!!
Lisa
skin on or off?
Allyson
The skin stays on the wings 🙂