Description
Achieve incredibly crispy chicken wings using your air fryer. This recipe uses a simple dry rub and baking powder to get that perfect crunch without deep frying. You will love the texture and flavor of these easy wings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and flats separated)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is key for crispiness.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Add the dried wings to the bowl. Toss well until every piece is evenly coated with the dry rub mixture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 20 minutes.
- Flip the wings halfway through the cooking time (after 10 minutes).
- Continue to air fry for another 8 to 12 minutes, or until the wings are deep golden brown and shatteringly crisp.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure your wings are very dry before seasoning; moisture prevents crisping.
- Baking powder reacts with the chicken skin to create tiny bubbles, resulting in a crispier exterior.
- Do not skip flipping the wings to ensure even cooking and browning.
- If you want sauce, toss the wings in your favorite sauce immediately after removing them from the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg