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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings

These Air Fryer Chicken Wings are seasoned with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then cooked until perfectly crispy outside and juicy inside in about 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the wings
  • 2 pounds chicken wings split into flats and drumettes, patted dry
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
For serving (optional)
  • buffalo or BBQ sauce for tossing cooked wings
  • ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
  • celery and carrot sticks for serving

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Prep the wings: Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels, removing as much surface moisture as possible to help them crisp in the air fryer.
  2. Season: In a large bowl, whisk together the 3 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add the wings and toss until they are evenly coated on all sides.
  3. Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2 minutes.
  4. Air fry: Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each piece. Cook for 24–25 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through the cook time.
  5. Check doneness: Wings are done when the skin is browned and crispy and the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C).
  6. Serve: Serve immediately as is, or toss the hot wings in your favorite sauce. Add celery and carrot sticks and dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

Extra crispy tip: Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches for the crispiest results.
Spice it up: Add a pinch of cayenne or chili powder to the seasoning mix if you like your wings spicy.