I know I say all of my chicken wings recipes are the best but really, these are my favorite. They are crispy on the outside and juicy and delicious on the inside. They're seriously the perfect Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings.
Why I Love These
Not only are they my favorite but they are my daughters as well. She is my taste tester for pretty much everything and she says this is her absolute favorite.
I love air fryer chicken wings because they are so versatile and that makes it easy to cook them frequently. You can add so many flavors or dips that everyone will get something that they like.
Another thing that I love about Chicken Wings is that they are perfect for a crowd. It is inexpensive to buy a large pack of them and you can always freeze some for later if you find them on sale.
It's hard to know what to serve for a party or family gathering but chicken wings are liked by most people and these wings are perfect because you can serve them by themselves and offer a variety of dipping sauces.
If you love wings, you might also enjoy these crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings.
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Cooking chicken wings in the Air Fryer is so much better than any other way to me. I will even take these Air Fryer Chicken Wings over a restaurant chicken wing every time.
TIP: If you want to make wings that are extra crispy, add a pinch of baking powder to the wings just before cooking.
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Ingredients
- 15 chicken wings - I use whole wings and cut them up into pieces.
- Olive Oil - to coat the wings.
- Black pepper - a light savory flavor.
- Onion powder - for a little spice.
- Garlic powder - a little additional savory flavor.
Wing sauce Ingredients:
- Hot sauce - Louisiana Hot sauce or your favorite hot sauce.
- Margarine - additional flavor to the sauce.
- Water - needed to thin out the sauce slightly.
- Paprika - additional earthy flavor.
- Granulated sugar - a little sweet to cut the spice and salt.
- Garlic powder - savory flavor.
- Onion Powder - a little extra spice.
How to make Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
Step 1
Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees. Cut the wings into pieces, place them in a plastic sealable baggie bag, and coat them with olive oil, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Seal bag and toss to coat the wings.
Step 2
Place the wings in a single layer into the air fryer basket. Set the time for 20 minutes, cook the wings for 18 minutes, flipping them every six minutes.
Step 3
Increase the temperature to 390 degrees and cook for another two minutes on the higher temp.
Step 4
While the wings are cooking, heat all of the ingredients for the sauce in a medium saucepan.
Step 5
Bring the sauce contents to a small boil, stirring frequently. Once it comes to a boil, remove from the heat and cover with a lid.
Step 6
Add the sauce to the cooked wings, tossing them and allow them to soak in the sauce for a minute.
Step 7
Remove the wings and serve them immediately.
Sauce Variations
Aside from my homemade dipping sauce here, these are a few of my favorite dipping sauces to serve with wings:
- Ranch - Creamy and tangy, a classic wing dip.
- Blue cheese - Creamy, pungent pairing for spicy chicken wings.
- Honey mustard - Sweet and tangy, a flavorful wing glaze.
- Hot wing sauce - Spicy and fiery, perfect for heat lovers.
- Teriyaki sauce - Sweet and savory, a delicious Asian-inspired coating.
- Garlic Parmesan - Buttery, garlicky, and cheesy, savory wing perfection.
Sweet Baby Rays even has its own line of sauces for chicken wings, these are great especially if you are trying to come up with something last minute.
It is really easy to make and create your own sauce though so if you have time I suggest trying out different flavors and seasonings to come up with your favorite sauce.
Storage and Reheating
Store any remaining wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat the wings in the Air Fryer at 375 F for 2-3 minutes until reheated to your desire.
FAQs:
Personally I prefer to use a creamy Ranch dressing for dipping these wings. I recommend using Marie's creamy Ranch in a jar - usually found in the refrigerated section.
Add a pinch of baking powder to the wings to get them extra crispy.
Wings are fully cooked when the internal temperature of the wings reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 24 wings
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
Buffalo Wing Sauce
- 1 cup Louisiana Hot Sauce
- ½ cup margarine
- 4 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 4 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the basket.
- Add the wings, olive oil, and seasonings to a large sealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and toss the wings to coat them evenly with oil and seasonings.
- Place the wings in a single layer into the prepared air fryer basket. Cook on 360 for 18 minutes, flipping the wings every 5-6 minutes. Increase the temperature to 390 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 2 minutes. Use the meat thermometer to ensure the wings are 165 degrees Fahrenheit before removing.
Wing sauce
- Add all of the sauce ingredients to a sauce pan and heat over medium heat. Bring the contents of the wing sauce to a boil, then quickly remove from heat and cover with a lid to rest for 5 minutes.
- Add the fully cooked wings to a medium sized mixing bowl and cover with the sauce. Toss the wings to completely cover them, then remove and place on a serving dish.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- To make the wings extra crispy, add a pinch of baking powder to the wings before cooking.
- Consider using different dipping sauces for added flavors. My favorite to serve with these wings is Marie's Creamy Ranch dressing.
- Store remaining wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the wings in the Air Fryer on 390 for 2-3 minutes until reheated to your desire.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.
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James
This is now my go to for wings! Amazing flavor
Thank you James! We are so glad you liked them and appreciate the feedback!