Description

These Air Fryer Chicken Wings are incredibly crispy, juicy, and flavorful with a simple seasoning of baking powder, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Perfectly cooked in an air fryer, these wings offer a healthier alternative to traditional fried wings without sacrificing any crunch or taste.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Wings

2 lb Chicken wings (flats and drumettes, either fresh or thawed from frozen)

Seasoning

1 tbsp Olive oil
2 tsp Baking powder
3/4 tsp Sea salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

Pat Dry: Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels. This step is crucial to ensure the wings get crispy during cooking by removing excess moisture.
Toss with Seasoning: In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. The baking powder helps create a crispy texture on the skin.
Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the chicken wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch too much. If necessary, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding, which can cause soggy wings.
First Air Fry: Air fry the wings at 250°F for 15 minutes. This lower temperature initial cook helps render the fat and start the crisping process.
Flip and Increase Heat: Flip the wings over, then increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F. Continue cooking for 15-20 minutes, until the wings are golden, crispy, and cooked through.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, make sure wings are very dry before seasoning.
Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the wings and the air fryer model.
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation.
Use baking powder, not baking soda, to avoid an off flavor.
Serve immediately for best texture; wings can be kept warm in oven at low heat.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: air fryer chicken wings, crispy chicken wings, easy chicken wings, healthy chicken wings, baked wings alternative, party appetizers