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
- 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!
- 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.
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.
Joan
I have found if you put them back in the air fryer and use reheat mode, they crisp up. Works so well with pizza too. It’s like you just made it, not soggy but crisp.
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!
Nicole
I made these in the oven and served with with scratch made jalapeño ranch. They were amazing and wind me big praise on football Sunday
Allyson
So happy to hear, Nicole! Make sure you try the Air Fryer Asian Chicken Wings (crispy & sticky) too because they are amazing!
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.
Holly
I have an oven air fryer also. Did you fingiré out the time?
Holly
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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
I soaked my wings in buttermilk and pickle juice overnight then followed this recipe exactly. It was wonderful! These were the best wings I've ever made. My granddaughter loved them so much!
Allyson
Wow great idea!!!!!! Glad you liked them and thank you for your review!
Lisa
skin on or off?
Allyson
The skin stays on the wings 🙂
Carol
I just got a Ninja air fryer for my birthday. We tried these wings last night. Only one word - AWESOME! Looking forward to many other exciting recipes.
Allyson
So glad you loved them!
Dubraska
Thanks for the recipe, I just added to the seasoning a pinch of cayenne pepper and it was just incredible.
Allyson
So happy to hear that!!!
Jacquelynn
I just split 40 lbs. of wings with my son. I was looking for a good recipe to make 5 or 6 wings at a time. This recipe is it! I split the recipe in half for 6 wings and followed the recipe completely. Ingredients and cook time. They turned out perfect, I won't need to tweak this recipe, it's perfect the way it is. Easy, cheap, and fast without adding extra calories.
Allyson
Yes!!! That is so good to hear!!
Marcia
We loved these! The seasoning was perfect! They were perfectly cooked, tender, and juicy on the inside, but the skin didn’t get very crispy, so that was a bit disappointing. Maybe my wings were too big… 5 whole wings weighed 2 lbs, so after splitting them and throwing out the little tips, there were only 10 pieces. I followed the directions and ingredients exactly and cooked them in my ninja air fryer. I had to carry it outside after flipping them because the fryer smoked like the dickens and my range hood (outside vent kind) could not keep up. Fortunately we have an outdoor plug right next to the kitchen door. When they were done I tossed them in Allrecipe’s chef John’s Buffalo wing sauce. They were delicious! Not as good as deep fried, but good enough.
Barbara Stewart
I agree with Brian, reheat in air fryer !! you can add a few more at a time since they are already cooked and flip/shake em. it works !!
Mary C Fitzsimmons
I'm looking forward to trying this recipe right after my wings defrost!
My question to you is... do u know what the sodium content is, as I'm on a very strict low sodium diet! Dr's orders!
I didn't see it in the Nutritional Facts.
Thx, in advance!
Allyson
Mary - please use your exact ingredients and plug them into a recipe nutrition calculator to find your specific nutritional information. Every ingredient (brands) is different depending on which one you use, so you should use your exact brands/ingredients to calculate if it's important to your diet. Enjoy!
Barb Porter
Just finished our wings and they were amazing!! My husband said he has never had better wings. I followed the recipe and then tossed them with our favorite sauce - delicious. They were really good without any sauce too. Many thanks for sharing.
Allyson
So happy to hear that, Barb! I hope you'll spread the word about our amazing chicken wing recipe! Cheers!
Charlotte Calloway
Wow! This was my first time for wings in my air fryer. I only did 4 in case I did something wrong and my picky 93 year young client wouldn’t like them. Well, Oh My Lord!! They were awesome! My son and I decided to fry them all and see her reaction. We didn’t tell her until we saw if she liked them, she did! I don’t think she believed us when we said they were done in the air fryer! A total win!!
Allyson
This comment made my day!!! I am so happy to hear y'all loved them! Don't forget to try these delicious Asian style wings and buffalo wings too!
Kirsten Petterson
Big success! The family loved the wings and seasoning. This will be my go to recipe.
Allyson
So happy to hear that!
Allyson
Yes!! So glad to hear that!
Carrie Degan
Hi, I made this tonight.....was very good and crispy...love my airfryer. Followed all ingredients, and directions... except...used truffle salt ( im so addicted to that) in place of regular salt.
Great wings!
Thank yo so much!
Allyson
Truffle ANYTHING is my love language! What a great idea!!!