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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings Easy Recipe for Perfect Crunch

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This recipe delivers crispy, juicy chicken wings with a perfect crunch using an air fryer and simple pantry ingredients. It’s quick, easy, and ideal for game day or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • Optional dipping sauces: buffalo sauce, ranch, blue cheese dressing, or honey mustard

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove moisture.
  2. Place wings in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Sprinkle baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika over the wings.
  4. Drizzle olive or avocado oil on top.
  5. Toss wings with your hands or tongs until evenly coated.
  6. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  7. Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
  8. Cook wings at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes, flipping them over at the 8-minute mark.
  9. Continue cooking for another 6 to 8 minutes until wings are deep golden brown and crispy.
  10. Check that wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) or juices run clear.
  11. Serve immediately, optionally tossing in your favorite sauce or serving with dips.

Notes

Dry wings thoroughly before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Use baking powder, not baking soda, for the best crunch. Flip wings halfway through cooking for even crisping. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 375°F for 5-7 minutes to maintain crispiness.

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