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Air Fryer Chicken Wings (super crispy)

Published Feb 22, 2021 by Allyson
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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!

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!

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!

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).
chicken wings in bowl
  • 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.
chicken wings in air fryer
  • After the timer goes off, open and carefully flip over the chicken wings.
cooked 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!
chicken wings in air fryer cooked

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!
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!

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.

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!

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.

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4.97 from 124 votes
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
21 mins
 

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!

Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chicken wings
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 213 kcal
Ingredients
  • 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
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 drizzle olive oil oven them. Toss to coat. Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to completely coat the wings.

  3. 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.

  4. 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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Recipe Notes

Nutritional information per serving based off 4 servings: 213 calories, 15g fat, 3g carbohydrates, 1g sugar, 18g protein.

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  1. peachy

    January 06, 2023 at 6:43 pm

    The print button doesn't work. Just opens up a whole new page of this whole page 🙁

    Reply
    • Allyson

      January 08, 2023 at 12:48 pm

      That is odd - it opens for me when I click it - try this https://domesticsuperhero.com/wprm_print/22175

      Reply
      • Diane

        February 21, 2023 at 10:23 am

        5 stars
        These were so good! I'll definitely be making them again!

        Reply
      • Sylvie B

        March 18, 2023 at 7:45 am

        5 stars
        Never buying precooked frozen wings ever again. Followed recipe to a T, best wings I've ever eaten. Dipped in a ranch dressing, they were so savoury. Thanks for this recipe, it's a keeper.

        Reply
        • Allyson

          March 20, 2023 at 4:27 pm

          YESSS!!!! So happy to hear you loved them!

          Reply
      • Christie L Thurmond

        March 21, 2023 at 8:18 pm

        4 stars
        I keep using your cooking method, but my wings keep coming out 165 degrees after only cooking 10 minutes. Great reference though, just wondering if there's a reason..

        Reply
        • Allyson

          March 22, 2023 at 1:20 pm

          They were probably a lot smaller than typical wings would be my guess. The skin won't get as crispy in that short of time if not flipping them as well. You can try turning the heat down 20 degrees and cooking with the same time I mention in the recipe! Glad you liked them!

          Reply
    • Sonny

      January 08, 2023 at 2:27 pm

      Yep, same here.

      Reply
    • Kathleen

      March 19, 2023 at 2:05 pm

      5 stars
      THE BEST! I’ll never make wings any otherway. I did par boil first just cause that’s what I do. These were PERFECTLY done, crispy and seasoning yummy! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Allyson

        March 20, 2023 at 4:26 pm

        So happy you loved them!

        Reply
  2. Cathy

    January 06, 2023 at 11:50 pm

    5 stars
    First time making wings in my new air fryer. The seasoning was perfect and the wings were delicious! So glad I chose this recipe.

    Reply
    • Rick

      February 04, 2023 at 10:46 pm

      5 stars
      there i was playing w my balls and making chicken wings! great recipe!

      Reply
      • Andrew Jackson

        March 14, 2023 at 8:53 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks Rick... This is the most accurate review I think I've seen! Enjoy your balls and your wings, watch that sauce dude.

        Reply
  3. Haleigh Landis

    January 07, 2023 at 4:37 pm

    5 stars
    It was soooooooo delicious! Definitely making it again!

    Reply
  4. Kori

    January 08, 2023 at 7:11 pm

    5 stars
    Wow... These wings were amazing!! Thank you so much for this delicious recipe! My husband and son could not get enough of these crispy wings. The only "bad" thing is I had to make them in 3 batches and the waiting was torture... lol ;-D
    I followed the directions as is and they turned out exactly as promised.
    Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      January 09, 2023 at 1:53 pm

      Sometimes it is a bummer that you can't cook more at once, but if you overcrowd they won't get as crispy so it's definitely worth the wait...and it cooks a lot faster than baking, so there is that, too! I am so glad you liked them! Make sure you try these buffalo wings and asian sticky wings too - sooo good!

      Reply
  5. Matt

    January 08, 2023 at 7:40 pm

    5 stars
    These wings were great! I bought 1.5 lbs figuring I would eat half and bring the other half to work the next day for my lunch, I ate them all in one sitting!!!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      January 09, 2023 at 1:50 pm

      Next time try 2 pounds 😉 I agree, they are hard to resist!

      Reply
  6. Lauren

    January 10, 2023 at 7:59 pm

    3 stars
    Unfortunately 400° was too hot for my air fryer to work at. That’s the highest setting on mine and the added olive oil (not much) kept causing it to over heat. It shut off 4 different times and had to wait 5 min in between for it to cool off again. Not sure how they taste because they weren’t able to complete 🙁

    Reply
    • Allyson

      January 11, 2023 at 9:41 am

      This is definitely a big problem with your air fryer. What type do you have? I would consider returning if it can't heat up to 400 degrees as it should not be overheating. If you want to try again you can reduce the temp to 370 degrees and add 4 minutes.

      Reply
    • Jon

      March 08, 2023 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      So your hardware was malfunctioning and you gave a low review of something you never made successfully / tried? Dimwitted people never cease to amaze me.

      Reply
    • NoPressure

      March 14, 2023 at 6:53 am

      5 stars
      I need to know what kind of air fryer you have it's very important I need to know please and thank you.

      Reply
      • Allyson

        March 14, 2023 at 1:07 pm

        I have several air fryers.... Gourmia 8qt basket style, PowerXL 7qt Basket style, and Ninja double basket 10qt air fryer. Love them all!

        Reply
  7. Christy

    January 14, 2023 at 8:08 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this so good and easy!! I split in 2 batches I added a bit of air fryer seasoning and cayenne to the 2nd batch wow!!

    Reply
    • Alina

      February 13, 2023 at 8:42 am

      5 stars
      The best wings I've had! The wings were so moist and delicious! the perfect blend of seasonings that made these the best wings that are healthier than the deep-fried version. The wings were so good that I am making some more tonight for dinner. My picky eaters loved it too! Thank you for this recipe.

      Reply
      • Allyson

        February 15, 2023 at 2:48 pm

        Thanks for letting me know - makes me so happy! Cheers to wings!

        Reply
  8. Shayles

    January 18, 2023 at 2:04 am

    Can the seasoned uncooked wings be frozen for another day?

    Reply
    • Allyson

      January 18, 2023 at 12:43 pm

      Yes, you can definitely do that. They should be frozen within 48 hours of thawing in the fridge. When you then defrost the wings might get watery so you might need to add more seasoning.

      Reply
  9. Alan H

    January 22, 2023 at 4:53 pm

    5 stars
    👍👍👍 Awesome!!

    Reply
  10. Robin

    January 23, 2023 at 8:50 pm

    5 stars
    These wings were delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely make these again.

    Reply
  11. Jamie

    January 29, 2023 at 10:31 am

    5 stars
    I got an air fryer as a Christmas gift and finally used it today. This was the first recipe I tried and it was AMAZING! Super crispy and my kids loved them! Definitely making again!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      January 29, 2023 at 4:12 pm

      So happy to hear that! Be sure to try out the other Air Fryer recipes too!

      Reply
    • Barb Hesse

      February 01, 2023 at 11:56 am

      I want to make these for a Super Bowl party. Taking them about 2 blocks away. Can I keep them warm in a 200 degree oven til people start eating? Also, how many wings do you get with 2 lb? My air fryer has 2 compartments so I can make more at one time.

      Reply
      • Allyson

        February 01, 2023 at 12:40 pm

        if the wings are separated into drums and flats already, 1 pound will be about 10 drums or flats, so 2lbs will be 20ish. You can keep them warm that way, however they may lose a bit of their crispiness if they are sitting for a while. Everyone will LOVE them!

        Reply
  12. Desma Hart

    January 29, 2023 at 9:10 pm

    5 stars
    These were amazing. We made them tonight and they were a hit with the entire family. They want these on their rotation. Thanks for the awesome recipe!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      January 30, 2023 at 1:24 pm

      So glad to hear they were a hit! Make sure you checkout the asian wings and lemon pepper wings too - so good!

      Reply
      • PBE

        February 13, 2023 at 8:21 am

        5 stars
        I made these last night for the Super bowl. I followed the oven method bc I had too many wings to cook and didn't want to do multiple batches in air fryer. These did not disappoint! Wow so crispy, we loved them. I did place the raw wings in a dish towel and covered them with another towel and let them sit on the counter for about 20 minutes to get them dry. I think that made a difference. The only thing I'll do different next time is to add a bit of cayenne. I did cook them for 30 mins flipped and cooked another 25 minutes, came out perfect. Baked on parchment paper.

        Reply
        • Allyson

          February 15, 2023 at 2:49 pm

          Sometimes the oven is handy if you have a ton of wings to make! I am so glad that you tried them out and enjoyed them! I like a little kick of spice sometimes too! Make sure you try these asian wings as they are equally delicious!

          Reply
  13. Teresa

    February 12, 2023 at 10:18 am

    5 stars
    Delicious and a relevant without all the sodium that is in other recipes. Thank you! It would be perfect to have the recipe right up front. That way we get right to it. It's a shirt scroll after the actually recipe for those who want read everything. Good job!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      February 15, 2023 at 2:51 pm

      Thanks for your feedback! At the very top of the page there is a 'jump to recipe' button that you can click and it will pull you straight down to the recipe! The helpful information between is there so people can get their questions answered straight away! Glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  14. Jennie

    February 12, 2023 at 7:21 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these for Superbowl Sunday. These are delicious!! Definitely will make these for the future! Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      February 15, 2023 at 2:50 pm

      I am so glad to hear that!

      Reply
  15. Jackie K

    February 12, 2023 at 9:18 pm

    5 stars
    Made these for the first time today for the Super Bowl. Everyone LOVED them. Absolutely delicious and fantastically simple! The perfect combination. Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      February 15, 2023 at 2:50 pm

      Thank you for sharing your feedback! So glad they were a hit!

      Reply
  16. PBE

    February 13, 2023 at 8:21 am

    5 stars
    I made these last night for the Super bowl. I followed the oven method bc I had too many wings to cook and didn't want to do multiple batches in air fryer. These did not disappoint! Wow so crispy, we loved them. I did place the raw wings in a dish towel and covered them with another towel and let them sit on the counter for about 20 minutes to get them dry. I think that made a difference. The only thing I'll do different next time is to add a bit of cayenne. I did cook them for 30 mins flipped and cooked another 25 minutes, came out perfect. Baked on parchment paper.

    Reply
  17. Joseph John Layton

    February 13, 2023 at 10:28 am

    I made the regular and the asian wings yesterday and they were fantastic thanks for the awesome recipie I will make them again

    Reply
    • Allyson

      February 15, 2023 at 2:48 pm

      So happy to hear that!!!

      Reply
  18. audra

    February 17, 2023 at 6:44 pm

    5 stars
    These are so well-seasoned, my husband didn't even use buffalo sauce! Although, they work well with that as well. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Cindy

      February 28, 2023 at 7:29 pm

      5 stars
      Spot on! Thanks for sharing this recipe. We really enjoyed it.

      Reply
      • Allyson

        March 02, 2023 at 11:57 am

        So glad you hear you loved it! Make sure you try out my other air fryer wing recipes too!

        Reply
  19. Kenyetta Hyler

    February 22, 2023 at 12:19 pm

    I want to make them, but I don't have olive oil. Can I use vegetable oil or skip the oil all together?

    Reply
    • Allyson

      February 22, 2023 at 12:34 pm

      You can use vegetable oil or any type of oil really!

      Reply
  20. Leah

    February 26, 2023 at 7:43 pm

    5 stars
    We have made these several times. My husband and son are chicken wing connoisseurs. They think these are the "bomb". They like to add buffalo wing sauce at the end (on their plate). Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      February 27, 2023 at 9:23 am

      I am so happy to hear that!! Cheers!

      Reply
  21. NR

    March 08, 2023 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    These were great! My husband tried them and went: "WOW! These are so great!!!"
    So - definitely keeping the recipe 🙂
    Next time I will reduce the salt a bit (might be just my type of salt) but all in all - really great recipe!!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      March 10, 2023 at 9:25 am

      I am so happy you loved them! Thank you for coming back to leave a positive comment!

      Reply
  22. Occasional

    March 09, 2023 at 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    The wings were very good. For the seasoning I used Dash hot and spicy, Dash garlic and herb, paparika, and Dash onion. My Dad has high blood pressure so we have to limit the salt. They still came out very favorable.

    Reply
    • Allyson

      March 10, 2023 at 9:23 am

      Sounds like an amazing tweak! Thank you for coming back to leave a positive comment!

      Reply
  23. Ken Knudson

    March 10, 2023 at 6:23 pm

    5 stars
    I'm with everybody else on here –these are the best wings ever! I had to fudge the recipe a little because I didn't have onion powder, so I used twice as much onion salt (yep, it's a thing) and no actual salt. Perfection! Crispy skin, super flavorful, Mmmmmmm...

    Reply
    • Allyson

      March 12, 2023 at 2:22 pm

      So glad you hear you loved them!!! Make sure to try these Air Fryer Asian Chicken Wings (crispy & sticky) and these Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings Also!

      Reply
  24. May

    March 12, 2023 at 1:18 pm

    Can I make these with chicken tenders? Does the cooking temp and time change?

    Reply
  25. Marv

    March 18, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Hey. I don’t know if this was asked and wanted to try to get a quick reply. What can I substitute for Paprika if I can’t find any in my pantry? I don’t want to change the flavours too much, so any other paprika substitutes would be awesome. Thanks

    Reply
    • Allyson

      March 20, 2023 at 4:27 pm

      I would just leave it out if you don't have it. However I would recommend purchasing because paprika lasts forever in your pantry and is a recipe staple!

      Reply
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