Chicken wings in the air fryer oven

Q: Do you put sauce on wings before or after air frying?

Its best to sauce your wings after air frying so that the sauce doesnt burn. Plus, your air fryer will stay cleaner this way. When the wings finish cooking, add them to a bowl and toss them with the sauce.

Fried chicken wings are delicious, but they make a big mess. These air fryer wings are super easy, and they're just as crunchy as the deep-fried kind. We're hooked!

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Ingredients
Air Fryer Chicken Wings are the best and crispiest wings ever! Done in less than 20 minutes, you'll never make wings another way again!
How to make Air Fryer Chicken Wings:
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How long does it take chicken wings to cook in the air fryer?
How do you cook air fried wings in the oven?
How long do you cook chicken wings in an air fryer at 400 degrees?
Do you put sauce on wings before or after air frying?

This recipe is a great base for all kinds of wings. Of course, you can keep it classic with buffalo sauce, a side of blue cheese dressing, and some crunchy veggies. Or, if you wanna switch it up, try the sweet and spicy sauce from our Korean Fried Chicken, or keep it simple with Lemon Pepper Wings seasoning.

While store-bought dressing is totally great, we would be remiss if we didn't suggest you try making your own ranch dressing. The cooling tartness of buttercream + lots of fresh herbs perfectly compliments these wings.

Pro tips:

For the crispiest possible wings, pat your chicken completely dry with paper towels before seasoning. Even better, let your wings chill uncovered in the refrigerator for an hour or two before seasoning. A hearty sprinkle of kosher salt ensures the chicken is flavorful from the surface to the bone.

Got a favorite hot sauce? Skip the Frank's and try it instead! Some hot sauces that lend themselves well to the Buffalo treatment include: Crystal, Texas Pete's, Cholula, or Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce.

Made these? Let us know how it went in the comment section below!

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Ingredients

2 lb.
chicken wings
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1/4 c.
hot sauce (such as Frank's)
4 tbsp.
melted butter
1 tsp.
Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp.
garlic powder
Blue cheese dressing, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Season wings all over with salt and pepper, and coat the inside of air fryer with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Step 2Set air fryer to 380° and cook wings 12 minutes. Remove air fryer tray, flip wings, and cook 12 minutes more. Increase heat to 400° and cook 5 minutes more.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk to combine hot sauce, butter, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Add cooked wings and toss gently to coat. Serve hot with blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Nutrition (per serving): 377 calories, 25 g protein, .71 g carbohydrates, .1 g fiber, .2 g sugar, 30 g fat, 12 g saturated fat, 810 mg sodium

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings are the best and crispiest wings ever! Done in less than 20 minutes, you'll never make wings another way again!

The air fryer is an appliance that basically takes cooking to another level...an easier and faster method for everything. These Air Fryer Chicken Wings not only take a fraction of the time of baking, but get so crispy you'll think they are fried.

Using the air fryer allows them to get super crispy without actually frying them. Once you try this method, you will never cook wings another way. Serve these with Air Fryer French Fries or Instant Pot Corn on the Cobfor the perfect meal! Want to spice it up? Try these Air Fryer BUFFALO wings or Air Fryer Asian Chicken Wings!

Making wings in the Air Fryer couldn't be easier! Let me explain it...

How to make Air Fryer Chicken Wings:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

First prep the chicken wings.
- If you have full wings, separate them into drums and flat.
- Make sure they are defrosted.
- Pat them dry completely dry (this will help them get crispy).
Place the wings into a bowl and add oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to completely coat the wings.
- Feel free to use your own favorite seasonings, however this is a basic traditional chicken wing seasoning blend (and delicious).

Preheat the Air Fryer at 400 F degrees for 2 minutes.
Add the wings in a single layer to the air fryer (they should NOT be touching), and cook for 10 minutes at 400 F degrees.

After the timer goes off, open and carefully flip over the chicken wings.

Close the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes.
Remove the chicken wings and serve with your favorite side dishes or dips!

What to serve with Air Fryer Chicken Wings:

Serve with your favorite dips such as Cilantro Lime Dip, Jalapeno Ranch, The Best Chunky Blue Cheese, or Homemade Buffalo Sauce.
Serve with a side of corn on the cob - Instant Pot Corn on the Cobor Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is always a hit!
Use the air fryer to make Frozen French Fries or Tater Tots to serve alongside the wings!
A hearty scoop of Creamy Mac and Cheese also gos VERY WELL alongside Chicken Wings!
Or make a Simple Wedge Salad to go with the wings!
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Frieshave become one of my favorite side dishes! So much healthier than the fried alternative!
Serve with just celery and carrots and a side of Blue Cheese Dressing - YUM!

Can I bake Chicken Wings?

Yes, however it takes much longer to get them crispy. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and place the wings on a single layer on a baking sheet (place on an oven rack on top of the baking sheet to get crispier). Bake for 30 minutes, then flip and cook another 15-30 minutes depending on desired crispiness.

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

OMORC Air Fryer 6QT -1600W Powerful Electric Hot Oven 10 Preset Menus Dual Control System 6-in-1 Function
COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
GoWISE USA 7 QT Air Fryer -with Dehydrator & 3 Stackable Racks, Led Digital Touchscreen

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings are the best and crispiest wings ever! Done in less than 20 minutes, you'll never make wings another way again!

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer chicken wings

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 213 kcal

2 lbs chicken wings (drums and flats) (defrosted if frozen)
1 TBS olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ tsp black pepper

Prep the chicken wings. If full wings, separate them into drums and flats. Make sure they are defrosted. Pat them dry completely dry (this will help them get crispy).
Place the wings into a bowl and drizzle olive oil oven them. Toss to coat. Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to completely coat the wings.
Preheat the Air Fryer at 400 F degrees for 2 minutes. Add wings in a single layer to the air fryer (they should NOT be touching), and cook for 10 minutes at 400 F degrees.
After the timer goes off, open and carefully flip over the chicken wings. Cook for 8 more minutes. Remove the chicken wings and serve.

Nutritional information per serving based off 4 servings: 213 calories, 15g fat, 3g carbohydrates, 1g sugar, 18g protein.

Reader Interactions

How long does it take chicken wings to cook in the air fryer?

Place the wings in the fryer basket so they are not touching (if necessary to fit, line up the drumettes standing upright along the sides). Set the air fryer to 360 degrees F and cook for 12 minutes, then flip the wings with tongs and cook for 12 minutes more.

How do you cook air fried wings in the oven?

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and place the wings on a single layer on a baking sheet (place on an oven rack on top of the baking sheet to get crispier). Bake for 30 minutes, then flip and cook another 15-30 minutes depending on desired crispiness. What is this?

How long do you cook chicken wings in an air fryer at 400 degrees?

How long do I cook chicken wings in the Airfryer? The simple answer is about 20-25 minutes if you have the air fryer set to 400 degrees.

Do you put sauce on wings before or after air frying?

It's best to sauce your wings after air frying so that the sauce doesn't burn. Plus, your air fryer will stay cleaner this way. When the wings finish cooking, add them to a bowl and toss them with the sauce.