Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 kg chicken wings, separated at joints with tips removed</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tbsp olive oil</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tsp baking powder (helps skin crisp)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tsp garlic powder</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tsp onion powder</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tsp paprika</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1/2 tsp salt</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1/4 tsp black pepper</li></ul>

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Air fryer</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Mixing bowl</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Paper towels</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Tongs</li></ul>

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for achieving crispy skin, as excess moisture creates steam in the air fryer rather than allowing the wings to crisp properly.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>In a large mixing bowl, combine the baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. The baking powder is your secret weapon here - it changes the pH level of the chicken skin, helping it to brown and crisp beautifully.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>Add the dried wings to the bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss until evenly coated with the seasoning mixture. Every wing should have a light, even coating of the spice blend for maximum flavor distribution.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>Preheat your air fryer to 190°C for about 3 minutes. Preheating ensures that the wings start cooking immediately when placed inside, helping to create that perfect crispy exterior.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Arrange the wings in a single layer in your air fryer basket, making sure they aren't touching. You'll likely need to cook them in batches depending on your air fryer size. Overcrowding prevents proper air circulation and will result in steam rather than crispiness.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>Cook the wings at 190°C for 10 minutes, then flip them using tongs and continue cooking for another 8-10 minutes until they're golden brown and the skin is delightfully crisp. The internal temperature should reach at least 74°C when tested at the thickest part.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>If you'd like them even crispier, increase the temperature to 200°C for the final 2 minutes of cooking time. Watch them closely to prevent burning during this final crisping stage.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 8</h4>Transfer the cooked wings to a serving platter and allow them to rest for 2-3 minutes. This brief resting period helps the juices redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring your wings are moist inside despite their crispy exterior.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 9</h4>Serve immediately while hot and crispy, with your favorite dipping sauces on the side. These wings are delicious on their own, but also pair beautifully with buffalo sauce, ranch, blue cheese dressing, or honey garlic sauce.</li></ol>