Description
These Tasty Air Fryer Chicken Wings are the ultimate quick dinner or game-day snack. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned to perfection, they’re a healthier alternative to traditional fried wings. This easy recipe uses minimal oil and is ready in under 40 minutes — ideal for easy dinner ideas, healthy snack cravings, or last-minute food ideas for a crowd. Whether you’re looking for a party appetizer or a flavorful weeknight dish, these air fryer wings hit the spot every time.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken wings
1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. Removing moisture helps them crisp up perfectly.
2. In a large bowl, mix baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and optional cayenne. Toss wings in the seasoning mix to coat evenly.
3. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 3–5 minutes.
4. Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they’re not touching.
5. Air fry at 380°F for 24 minutes, flipping halfway through.
6. Increase the temperature to 400°F and cook for an additional 5 minutes for extra crispiness.
7. Remove wings and let them rest for 3–5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Always use aluminum-free baking powder for best crisp results.
Avoid crowding the air fryer basket—cook in batches if needed.
For extra flavor, toss the cooked wings in buffalo, BBQ, or honey garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 wings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: easy dinner, healthy snack, quick chicken wings, air fryer recipe, game day snack