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    February 12, 2022 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

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    Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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    These air fryer chicken wings are coated in olive oil and a homemade spice rub, then air fried to perfection. Super crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and the ultimate snack or appetizer!

    air fryer chicken wings on a plate with buffalo sauce and blue cheese dressing on the side.

    Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Wings

    • Requires minimal ingredients.
    • Cooks in 18 minutes.
    • Super flavorful.
    • No deep frying is necessary so minimal cleanup.

    Ingredient Notes

    Chicken Wings – Use fresh or thawed frozen chicken wings. A combination of wings and drummettes is what I recommend using. I also highly recommend using small chicken wings, they taste so much better than those really big ones.

    Lemon Pepper – I used salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning but if you have salted lemon pepper, omit the salt.

    Baking Powder – It will get your chicken wings super crispy so don’t omit it!

    ingredients for air fryer chicken wings.

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    1. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt-free lemon pepper, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
    2. Pat dry the chicken wings with a paper towel and remove any excess moisture.
    3. Coat the chicken wings in olive oil and the spice mixture. Mix well.
    4. Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the chicken wings in the basket. Work in batches if you have to.
    5. Cook for 9 minutes at 400 degrees F. then flip and cook for an additional 9 minutes or until crispy and fully cooked through. Enjoy! 

    chicken wings in the air fryer basket.

    Top Tips

    • Take the chicken wings out of the fridge at least 20 minutes before cooking. The chicken wings shouldn’t be too cold when they go in the air fryer.
    • Make sure to pat dry the chicken wings with a paper towel before seasoning them to remove any moisture.
    • Not a fan of lemon pepper or the spices I recommended? Season the chicken wings with chipotle seasoning, Cajun seasoning, or the spices of your choice.
    • I think 18 minutes at 400 degrees F. is plenty but if you like your chicken wings extra crispy, feel free to cook them a couple of minutes longer.
    • Serve the chicken wings with buffalo sauce, honey mustard, ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing.

    chicken wings with buffalo sauce on top.

    Can I Use Frozen Chicken Wings?

    Yes, but make sure to completely thaw them before cooking otherwise they won’t be as crispy because of the excess moisture.

    Can I Bake These Instead?

    Absolutely! Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. and place the chicken wings on a baking sheet with a wire rack. Cook for 22 minutes then flip over and cook for an additional 25 minutes.

    Storage

    These chicken wings stay fresh for about 3 days in the fridge. To reheat, simply place them in the air fryer and cook for 3-5 minutes at 400 degrees F.

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    air fryer chicken wings on a plate with buffalo sauce and blue cheese dressing on the side.

    Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 18 minutes
    Total Time: 23 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Author: Julie Maestre
    These air fryer chicken wings are coated in olive oil and a homemade spice rub, then air fried to perfection. Super crispy, delicious, and the ultimate snack or appetizer!

    Equipment

    • air fryer

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 lbs chicken wings
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp salt or to taste
    • 1 tsp salt-free lemon pepper seasoning
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt-free lemon pepper, baking powder, salt, and pepper. 
    • Pat dry the chicken wings with a paper towel and remove any excess moisture. 
    • Coat the chicken wings in olive oil and the spice mixture. Mix well. 
    • Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the chicken wings in the basket. Work in batches if you have to. 
    • Cook for 9 minutes at 400 degrees F. then flip and cook for an additional 9 minutes or until crispy and fully cooked through. Enjoy! 

    Notes

    • I think 18 minutes at 400 degrees F. is plenty but if you like your chicken wings extra crispy, feel free to cook them a couple of minutes longer.
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