Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Wings
Introduction
Craving ultra-crispy chicken wings without the mess of deep frying? Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Wings deliver all the crunch and flavor you love, with a fraction of the oil and effort. These wings are perfect for game day, family gatherings, or whenever you’re yearning for a snack that everyone will reach for first.
Air fryers revolutionize homemade wings, making them reliably crispy and golden — you won’t believe just how easy and consistent your results will be.
Why These Air Fryer Wings Are a Game-Changer
Unlike oven-baked wings, air fryer chicken wings cook evenly on all sides and develop a satisfying crunch in every bite — with just a light coating of oil. The circulating hot air ensures the fat renders perfectly, leaving you with a crisp skin and juicy meat. Plus, you skip the time-consuming marinating, so your wings are ready fast.
Choosing and Preparing the Wings
Begin with fresh or thawed split chicken wings. For easy, uniform chopping of veggies for a party platter or garnish, the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper comes in handy. Pat the wings very dry, as dry skin helps them crisp. Trim any excess fat or leftover pinfeathers.
Toss the wings in a generous blend of baking powder (not baking soda), salt, and your favorite spices. Baking powder is the secret weapon for that extra crunch.
Air Frying for Maximum Crispiness
For best results, preheat your COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt. Using a large-capacity air fryer means you can cook more wings at once, without crowding. To make clean-up effortless and avoid sticking, use Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll, trimmed to fit your basket.
Arrange the wings in a single layer — crowding leads to steaming, not crisping. Partway through, flip the wings or give the basket a shake for evenly golden, crunchy exteriors.
Serving Up Your Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Wings
Once cooked, toss the hot wings in classic buffalo sauce, honey garlic, or your favorite dry rub. Use a precise ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for Cooking to ensure your wings’ internal temperature hits a safe 165°F.
Serve immediately, or pack any leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers to keep them extra fresh for tomorrow’s lunch.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
This recipe makes around 24 wings — enough for 4-6 servings, depending on appetites. Each 4-wing serving contains roughly 230 calories (without sauce), with fewer grams of fat than traditional fried wings. The exact macros will vary based on sauces and spice blends.
Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Wings (Recap)
Skip takeout and indulge in irresistibly crunchy chicken wings straight from your air fryer. They’re flavorful, crowd-pleasing, and done in less than 30 minutes — with far less oil and a fraction of the cleanup.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat your COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt to 380°F.
- Pat chicken wings very dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Line your air fryer basket with a cut-to-fit sheet of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll. Arrange the wings in a single layer, not touching.
- Lightly spritz wings with an oil sprayer, coating them with minimal olive oil for added crispiness.
- Cook wings for 12 minutes. Flip or shake the basket, then cook for another 10–12 minutes until wings are golden, crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (check with your ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer).
- Toss cooked wings in your choice of sauce or serve as is. Serve on a platter with celery and carrot sticks, prepped quickly using the Mueller Pro-Series Vegetable Chopper if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
Total Time: 34 minutes
Enjoy perfectly crispy chicken wings with minimal mess, oil, and fuss, thanks to your air fryer!
