Description
Make perfectly crispy chicken wings in your air fryer using a simple dry rub and baking powder for maximum crunch without deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings very dry using paper towels. This step is important for crispiness.
- In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika.
- Add the dried chicken wings to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the dry rub mixture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap. Work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 20 minutes.
- Flip the wings and continue to air fry for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crispy. Total cook time is usually 25 to 30 minutes depending on your air fryer model.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not skip drying the wings thoroughly; excess moisture prevents crisping.
- Use aluminum-free baking powder for the best results with this trick.
- For extra flavor, toss the cooked wings in your favorite sauce after air frying.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 27
- Cholesterol: 90