The Best Air-fryer Hot Wings You Will Ever Eat!

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Did someone say chicken wings in the air-fryer? These air-fryer hot wings are super crispy on the outside and tender on the inside just like the deep-fried ones!

Craving crispy fried hot wings but don’t want to eat anything unhealthy? You know you can make the same crispy fried chicken with less oil in the air-fryer? You just need the right recipe and the right ingredients to make them as good as the deep fried or take out version!

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Air-fryer Hot Wings

Did someone say chicken wings in the air fryer? These air-fryer hot wings are super crispy on the outside and tender on the inside just like the deep-fried ones!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Person

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken wings split at joints
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce your preference
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • Optional: Celery sticks carrot sticks, blue cheese, red onion rings can be used for dressing

Instructions
 

  • Prepare thewings by washing and pattingthe chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess water.
  • In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlicpowder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Toss the chicken wings in the seasoningmixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  • Place the seasoned chicken wings in the air fryer basket,ensuring they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook them in batches.
  • Cook the wings at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes, flippingthem halfway through the cooking time. The wings should be golden brown andcrispy.
  • If you’reone of the traditional ones, you can eat these crispy wings just the way theyare but if you want hot wings, you have to make this sauce!
  • Make the hotsauce mixture in a separate bowl by mixing the hot sauce andmelted butter together. 
  • TIP: Adjust the spice level bymodifying the amount of cayenne pepper and hot sauce according to your taste. The spicier thebetter in this case!
  • Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl and pour the hot saucemixture over the wings and toss them until well coated.
  • Serve the hot wings immediately with your desired side! Enjoy your deliciousand crispy air fryer hot wings!
Keyword Air-Fryer Hot Chicken Wings, Air-Fryer meals, Snacks

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