Description
Achieve perfectly golden, crunchy chicken wings in your air fryer without deep-frying. This easy recipe uses a simple dry rub and the baking powder trick for irresistible texture, perfect for game day or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free is best)
- 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 crucial for crispiness.
- In a medium bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika to create your dry rub.
- Add the dried chicken wings to the bowl and toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; work in batches if necessary to allow air circulation.
- Air fry for 20 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through the cooking time.
- Increase the temperature to 400°F (200°C) and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Using baking powder is the secret to getting that ‘fried’ crunch without extra oil.
- For extra flavor, you can toss the cooked wings in a light coating of your favorite wing sauce after air frying.
- Ensure your wings are completely dry before seasoning; moisture prevents crisping.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 27
- Cholesterol: 95