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Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Super Crispy!) - Wholesome Yum

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This crispy air fryer chicken wings recipe is my favorite way to cook them, because it’s the BEST way to get the crispiest skin ever! With just a couple simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, this air fryer recipe is as simple as it gets — but also easy to customize with your favorite sauce. It’s perfect for game day, or (let’s be real) any day! It has seriously renewed my love for wings.
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for making air fryer chicken wings crispy, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
This section shows step-by-step photos together with the instructions, to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Dry the chicken. Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Season. In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, olive oil (if using), sea salt, and black pepper.
Arrange. Place the chicken wings in the&nbsp;air fryer basket in a single layer, without overlapping. (Work in batches if needed.)
Cook at lower heat. Air fry the chicken wings for half the time at lower heat (see times and temperatures below).
Get them crispy. Flip the wings over. Increase the air fryer temperature, and continue air frying until crispy.
Air fry chicken wings for 15 minutes at 250 degrees F first, then flip and air fry for 15-20 more minutes at 430 degrees F. The total time is 30-35 minutes.
Starting at lower heat makes the meat super juicy, and increasing the heat later gets them extra crispy. It’s the best of both worlds! (This method came out better than starting out at high heat.)
Air fryer wings are already flavorful plain, but you can also mix these up with a variety of seasonings or sauces. Here are some of my favorites that I’ve tried:
No matter what seasoning or sauce you use, I recommend keeping the baking powder on the skin — it’s the key to super crispy skin!
Chicken wings are a delicious and easy way to cook up a tasty meal in no time. Here are some of my favorite pairings that will perfectly complement them:
If you like these quick, easy, and crispy chicken wings, you might also like some of these other cuts I’ve made in the air fryer:
I have this air fryer and love it! The pictures above are from an older one I used to have, but I like this new one so much better because I can fit more wings in it. If you want to make an even bigger batch at once, this version has a space for two racks. I keep it in storage and pull it out when we have company to make larger batches!
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Tap on the times in the instructions below to start a kitchen timer while you cook.
Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels. (This will help them get crispy.)
In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, olive oil (if using), sea salt and black pepper.
Place the chicken wings in the air fryer in a single layer, without touching too much. (Cook in batches if they don't fit.)
Air fry the chicken wings for  at 250 degrees F. (If your wings are frozen, add an extra 10 minutes at this step.)
Flip the wings over. Increase the air fryer temperature to 430 degrees F (or the highest your air fryer goes). Air fry for , until chicken wings are done and crispy.
Serving size: 4-6 chicken wings, or 1/4 of entire recipe
Nutrition info does not include the optional olive oil.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.
Calories
275
Fat
19g
Protein
22g
Total Carbs
1g
Net Carbs
1g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
0g
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This crispy air fryer chicken wings recipe is my favorite way to cook them, because it’s the BEST way to get the crispiest skin ever! With just a couple simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, this air fryer recipe is as simple as it gets — but also easy to customize with your favorite sauce. It’s perfect for game day, or (let’s be real) any day! It has seriously renewed my love for wings.
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for making air fryer chicken wings crispy, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe...

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