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Thomas Baker

Air Fryer Chicken Wings Crispy Recipe Easy Weeknight Dinner

Enjoy perfectly crispy air fryer chicken wings that are tender, juicy, and full of flavor. This easy dinner recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight meal or a satisfying family dinner. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to crispy perfection, this air fryer recipe is sure to become your go-to crispy wings recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 342
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika regular or smoked
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle powder can substitute with chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat your air fryer to 400°F to get it ready.
  2. Dry the chicken wings thoroughly using paper towels and place them into a big mixing bowl.
  3. Combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, chipotle powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and mix well.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Sprinkle half of the spice mixture on the wings and rub it in thoroughly with your hands.
  6. Add the rest of the dry rub and massage it into the wings to ensure all sides are coated evenly.
  7. Optionally, place a piece of parchment paper inside the air fryer basket before adding wings.
  8. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket with skin side facing down, leaving some space between each piece.
  9. Cook the wings for 8 minutes, flip them over, then cook for another 8 minutes or until the internal temp reaches 165°F.
  10. If cooking in batches, keep the cooked wings warm in an oven set to 250°F while continuing with the next batch.
  11. Serve the crispy wings hot with your favorite dipping sauces and some fresh vegetable sticks.

Notes

  • The total cooking duration depends on how many wings fit in your air fryer basket per batch. For oven cooking, bake wings on a cooling rack over foil-lined baking sheet at 400°F for 45 minutes. Nutritional details are approximate and can vary based on ingredients used.