The BEST Air Fryer Chicken Wings are seasoned with a simple spice rub and cooked (from fresh or frozen), then tossed in your favorite wing sauce! They are crispy and only take 5 minutes to prepare, and are quick and easy cooked in the air fryer.
Dry wings well with paper towels. This is essential to getting a crispy coating.
Season: Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder in a small bowl, and then sprinkle seasoning over the wings, tossing to evenly coat.
Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. Spray the fry basket with cooking spray. Arrange wings in an even layer, skin side up. Spray the top of the wings with cooking spray and air fry, turning the wings every 5 minutes for about 15 minutes or until crispy. Total cook time will depend on the size of the wings and air fryer but may take up to 20 minutes.
Sauce: Remove from air fryer allow to rest for 5 minutes before tossing in desired sauce.
Buffalo wing sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat stir together all sauce ingredients. Mix well until sugar has dissolved.
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Baking Powder: use aluminum free (like Rumford brand). Do NOT use Baking Soda!Baked Chicken WingsFrozen Chicken Wings: Prepare the wings the same and add them, frozen, to the air fryer. Cook for about 10 additional minutes, or until crisp and cooked through.Sauce Ideas:Honey BBQ sauce, BBQ sauce, Ranch.Serve Wings with: