Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Easy & Juicy)
These air fryer chicken wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and incredibly easy to make. With a simple coating and bold seasoning, this recipe gives you delicious wings in less time than traditional methods.
Perfect for game day, family dinners, or quick snacks, these wings are always a crowd favorite. You can also customize them with your favorite sauces and seasonings to make them your own.
❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
- ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- ✔ Crispy without deep frying
- ✔ Easy and beginner-friendly
- ✔ Ready in under 30 minutes
- ✔ Perfect for parties or weeknight meals
🍗 Ingredients
- Chicken wings: The star of the recipe, coated and cooked until crispy and juicy.
- All-purpose flour: Helps create a golden, crispy coating.
- Seasonings (black pepper, garlic powder, salt, sugar): Adds depth and flavor.
- Soy sauce: Enhances the savory taste and adds richness.
- Egg: Helps bind the coating to the wings.
🔪 HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER CHICKEN WINGS
Step 1
(Optional) Place the chicken wings in a brine for 30 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
Step 3
Pat the chicken wings dry, then coat them thoroughly in the mixture.
Step 4
Refrigerate the coated wings for 1–3 hours for better flavor.
Step 5
Place the wings in the air fryer basket. Cook at 170°C (338°F) for 8 minutes, flip, then cook for another 8 minutes until crispy and fully cooked.
Step 6
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
💡 Tips for Crispy Air Fryer Wings
- Always pat the wings dry before coating
- Use high heat for crispier texture
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket
- Adjust cooking time depending on wing size
🔄 Flavor Variations
- Honey Garlic: Add honey and garlic for a sweet-savory twist
- Lemon Pepper: Add lemon juice and black pepper for freshness
- BBQ: Use BBQ sauce for a smoky flavor
- Spicy: Add chili flakes or hot sauce for heat
🍽️ How to Serve
These wings are perfect with:
- French fries and dips
- Fresh vegetable platter
- Loaded baked potatoes
👉 Or serve with other chicken dishes like:
💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pat the wings dry and avoid overcrowding the air fryer. Cooking at the right temperature also helps achieve a crispy texture.
Yes, you can replace it with BBQ sauce or other seasonings.
❄️ Storing and Reheating
Fridge:
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer:
Freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat:
Air fry at 180°C (356°F) for 4–5 minutes or bake in the oven.
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken wings
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce use low sodium if possible
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Optional: To get tender, odor-free, and flavorful chicken wings, place them in a brine for 30 minutes. I have an easy recipe on my blog that you’ll love. But you can skip this step if you wish.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients except the chicken wings. Mix them well until combined.
- Pat the chicken wings dry and then add them to the previous mixture, keep mixing for at least two minutes to make sure the ingredients have covered all the wings.
- Refrigerate for an hour to three hours.
- Place the chicken wings in the air fryer basket. Air fry on 170C/338F for 8 minutes, flip the chicken wings, and air fry for another 8 minutes.
- Serve the chicken wings while hot with Toum sauce, Tahini sauce, or your favorite dip.
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Notes
- I always place the chicken wings in a brine for 30 minutes to make it tender, juicy, and get rid of any odor. You can skip this step and just marinate the wings for one to two hours in the fridge.
- You can deep fry these wings, they will taste a little like the one you get from the Chinese restaurant and will come out crispy and delicious.
- It is best to remove the tip of the chicken wing, it might burn or get dry while cooking, also removing it will give you space to add more chicken wings in the air fryer.
- I have used medium size chicken wings, but in the United States you can get larger chicken wings, and they will take longer time in the air fryer.
- My air fryer didn’t require preheating.