Best Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Extra Crispy!)

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These Air Fryer Chicken Wings have crisp salty skin with a hint of cayenne pepper and garlic in every bite. These are seasoned to perfection and cook so fast with no marinating required! Perfect for anyone that is looking a for an easy and delicious appetizer or side dish.

I love to make chicken wings in the oven but the air fryer is my new best friend for chicken because it’s so much faster and memorably crispy.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe:

Ever since I’ve bought an air fryer I have been saving so much time cooking meals. Chicken wings in the air fryer is brilliant and you will be making chicken way more often if you try them in the air fryer. The forced circulating hot air makes the skin super crisp which is difficult to achieve in a conventional oven and the center is perfectly cooked, tender and juicy.

Can I Double the Recipe?

For all-around crispy chicken wings, it’s best to keep the wings in a single layer. If you have a larger air fryer like our Cuisinarts model, you can double everything. When doubling, air fry for 18-22 minutes, or until the skin is crisp, flipping the wings half way. Bake time will vary based on the surface area of your air fryer basket.

What is the Best Air Fryer?

There are 2 very different styles of air fryers. The first type is a toaster oven style with a little oven door like this Cuisinart model that we have, has, or this fancy one by Breville.

The second type is a slide-in drawer/basket type like the Phillips air fryer. My preference goes to the Cuisinart toaster oven style air fryer because it can accommodate more food and serves a variety of functions. It replaced my old toaster oven because it air fries, bakes, broils and toasts.

Can I Bake these in a traditional oven?

It is definitely possible to make these in a traditional oven as well. However, it takes significantly longer to achieve crispy chicken wings in the oven. To bake these chicken wings in a conventional oven, preheat the oven to 405˚F and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until crispy, flipping the wings every 15 minutes.

How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings:

1. The dry rub for these chicken wings is so simple. All you need is a few simple ingredients that you probably already have at home. Add the garlic powder and cayenne powder.
2. Toss the wings in a little soy sauce and baking powder and the 2 seasonings, arrange them on the basket and bake right away. You can let them marinate if you prefer but there’s no need to pre-marinate.