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air fryer chicken wings on a round white serving platter garnished with parsley.
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings

This easy Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe is a healthier and much simpler alternative to classic deep fried wings. They're crispy, flavorful, and all done in a matter of minutes! Check out my step-by-step instructions to give you the perfect chicken wings every time.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chicken wings, air fryer wings, chicken wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 314kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken wings thawed
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C). However, whether or not you need to preheat really depends on your particular air fryer. So you will need to check the manufacturer's guide for your model. 
  • Place the wings into a large bowl, then drizzle them with the olive oil, and season to taste with a bit of salt and pepper. Next, toss everything together until the wings are totally coated in the oil and seasonings.
    process shots showing how to make air fryer chicken wings.
  • Place the seasoned wings in the air fryer basket, put the basket back into the air fryer and cook them for 30 minutes, flipping them over halfway through cooking. It’s important to flip them to ensure that the chicken cooks evenly. Serve immediately.
    process shots showing how to make air fryer chicken wings.

Notes

  1. Pat the chicken dry. Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture before seasoning them. This will help to create crispier wings.
  2. Flip the wings. You must flip the wings over halfway through cooking. Not doing so can lead to some wings that are overcooked and others that are undercooked.  
  3. Temp the chicken. To ensure that wings are fully cooked, use an instant-read digital meat thermometer to ensure that they have reached an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C). 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.002g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg