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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wing Appetizers

Nothing says party like a platter of crispy chicken wings, and your air fryer makes them absolutely perfect every single time! These wings come out incredibly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, without all the mess and oil of deep frying. Toss them in your favorite sauce—buffalo, BBQ, honey garlic, or teriyaki—and get ready for the compliments to roll in!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds chicken wings separated into drumettes and flats
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder not baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Your favorite wing sauce buffalo, BBQ, etc.

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. This is the secret to getting them extra crispy!
  2. In a large bowl, combine baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the wings and toss to coat evenly.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the wings and toss again until well coated.
  4. Arrange wings in a single layer in your air fryer basket, making sure they're not touching or overlapping. You'll likely need to work in batches.
  5. Air fry at 380°F for 12 minutes, then flip the wings and cook for another 12-13 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl and toss with your favorite sauce, or serve the sauce on the side for dipping. Serve immediately while hot!