Description
Crispy air fryer chicken wings come together in just 30 minutes when you toss them with your favorite seasonings and let the air fryer do the heavy lifting. Your family gets restaurant-quality wings with a golden, crunchy exterior and juicy meat inside, all without the mess of deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base:
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Garnish:
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse your 2 pounds of chicken wings under cold water, then pat them completely dry with paper towels so they crisp up nicely in the air fryer.
- Toss your wings in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper until every piece gets coated evenly.
- Heat your air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes so it’s ready when you load the wings.
- Lay your wings flat in a single layer inside the air fryer basket without stacking them on top of each other.
- Air fry at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes, then give your basket a good shake to flip the wings around for even browning.
- Continue cooking at 400°F for another 12 to 15 minutes until your wings turn golden and crispy on all sides.
- Transfer your finished wings to a serving platter and sprinkle fresh chopped parsley across the top.
- Serve your wings hot alongside your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- Patting your wings completely dry is the difference between crispy skin and soggy results, so take an extra moment with the paper towels.
- Don’t skip shaking the basket halfway through cooking, as this ensures each wing gets direct heat exposure for even browning on all sides.
- For spicier wings, increase the cayenne pepper to your heat preference, and for milder versions, reduce it or swap it with paprika for depth without the kick.
- If your air fryer runs hot, check the wings around the 20-minute mark since cooking times vary by model, and they’re done when the skin turns golden and meat pulls easily from the bone.
- These wings work great with any sauce—try buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or even a simple garlic parmesan toss to match your crowd’s taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Air Fryer Chicken
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg