Get ready for some unbeatable game day snacks with air fryer wings! These crispy fried treats are an unforgettable way to chow down while cheering on your favorite team. Forget the mess of deep-frying – you don’t have time when there’s a big game at stake! The air fryer makes it easy and fast; within minutes, this party staple is extra-crispy, begging to be drowned in delicious sauces or spice rubs. So fire up that air frier – it’s crunchy chicken wing season!
Top Tips for Crispy Air Fryer Wings
If you want the crunchiest air fryer wings possible, follow these two tips! First of all, make sure your chicken is completely dry – pat it down with some paper towels and even let that chill in the fridge for a bit. Secondly, get those frying temperatures just right: experiment until you find what works best; less time might mean crispier results.
What Temp?
Craving wings? Look no further! Whip up some crispy deliciousness in your air fryer in just 30 minutes. Start by preheating to 380° and cook for 12 minutes before flipping, then give them an extra 12-minute flip. To get that golden crunch on the outside without sacrificing the soft inside, crank it up one more notch with a 5-minute 400° finish—yum! Pro tip: If you’re adding more wings to this recipe, make sure those little bad boys stay spaced out within the basket; otherwise, they won’t come out as perfectly crisp or evenly cooked – not worth skimping quality over quantity here, folks!
What Type of Wings
Whether you’re in the mood for classic buffalo wings or want something more adventurous, like our lip-smacking Korean fried chicken sauce or zesty apricot glaze – there’s an option here to suit every palate. And if it’s just some simple flavourful deliciousness your heart desires, why not try lemon pepper seasoning?
Sauces
Forget store-bought dressing – why not craft your own ranch? Combine buttermilk’s cool and tart goodness with abundant fresh herbs for a tasty twist to complement these wings. Or, if you’re in more of a blue cheese mood, that’ll do nicely too!
What to pair with Wings?
Mix and match these wings with your favorite game-day snacks for a perfectly crunchy and flavorful spread. Try loaded potato skins, fiery chicken taquitos, or air fryer sweet potato fries – yum!
Ingredients
- Two lb. chicken wings
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/4 c. hot sauce (such as Frank’s)
- 4 tbsp. melted butter
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- Blue cheese dressing, for serving
Directions:
- You must grab some salt and pepper, nonstick cooking spray, hot sauce, butter, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
- Then set your air fryer up with the wings at 380° for 12 minutes
- Flip them before giving them another 12-minute spin.
- Finish them off by raising the temperature to 400° for an extra 5 minutes.
- Toss everything together in a bowl, ensuring all those tasty flavors are mixed thoroughly, and VOILA!
Now serve it with blue cheese dressing on top – deliciousness is guaranteed every time!