Description
Crispy and flavorful air fryer chicken wings seasoned with a blend of garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne for mild heat. These wings are easy to prepare and cook quickly in the air fryer, resulting in a healthier alternative to traditional fried wings without sacrificing taste or texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 1 lb chicken wings
Seasoning and Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the wings: While the air fryer preheats, place the chicken wings in a large bowl.
- Add olive oil: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken wings to help the seasoning stick and promote crispiness.
- Season the wings: Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper evenly over the wings.
- Toss to coat: Use your hands or a spoon to thoroughly toss the wings until they are evenly coated with the oil and seasoning mixture.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd them to allow proper air circulation.
- Cook the wings: Insert the basket and cook the wings for 20-25 minutes at 380°F (193°C).
- Flip halfway: At about 10-12 minutes, pause cooking to flip the wings, ensuring they cook evenly on both sides.
- Check for crispiness: After 20 minutes, check the wings. If you want them crispier, cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Rest and serve: Remove the wings from the air fryer once golden and crispy, let them rest for a couple of minutes, then serve.
- Optional serving suggestion: Serve the wings as is or with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch, blue cheese, or buffalo sauce.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- Leftover wings can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- For extra crispy wings, you can pat the wings dry before seasoning.
