Recipes Meat and Poultry Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes Air Fryer Chicken Wings 4.9 (21) 17 Reviews 5 Photos These air fryer chicken wings are coated with a fiery homemade Buffalo sauce for a crowd-pleasing game day snack without the mess! There is no need to deep fry in all of that oil when you can achieve crispy wings straight out of the air fryer. Serve with celery sticks and ranch dressing, if desired. Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole Updated on January 12, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 5 5 5 5 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Your trusty air fryer is the key to perfectly crispy and flavorful (but never oily) chicken wings. This air fryer chicken wing recipe will quickly become a staple in your dinner rotation. soup loving nicole How to Cook Chicken Wings In an Air Fryer You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make air fryer chicken wings: 1. Coat the wings with olive oil.2. Arrange half of the wings in the preheated air fryer.3. Cook until golden and crisp, then flip. Cook for 5 more minutes.4. Repeat with remaining wings.5. Toss the wings in hot sauce, vinegar, butter, and seasonings. Expert tip from culinary producer NicoleMcMom: In a rush? You can easily make the Buffalo sauce in the microwave instead of on the stove. How Long to Cook Chicken Wings In an Air Fryer? In an air fryer preheated to 360 degrees F, a half batch of chicken wings will take about 30 minutes to fully cook (25 minutes on one side, 5 minutes on the other). It'll take about an hour to cook the whole 2.5-pound batch of chicken wings. Allrecipes Video How to Store Air-Fried Chicken Wings Store your leftover air fryer chicken wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. You can also freeze them in an airtight container or zip-top freezer bag and freeze for up to three months. For best results, reheat leftover wings in the oven or air fryer instead of in the microwave. How to Reheat Chicken Wings In the Air Fryer Not only can you use your air fryer to make crispy chicken wings — you can reheat them in one as well! Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F and cook for about 10 minutes, or until they are heated through and crispy. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "I loved these," says Allrecipes Allstar Buckwheat Queen. "Making them in the air fryer is so easy. The wings are super crispy and not oily. The sauce is delicious. I used Chinese rice wine with 4% acidity, which turned out nicely." "Next time I'll at least double, if not triple, [the recipe]," according to teechurkids. "The were delicious and a lot less greasy than regular wings, either fried or baked." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 2 ½ pounds chicken wings 1 tablespoon olive oil ⅔ cup cayenne pepper sauce ½ cup butter 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Directions Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Place wings in a large bowl; drizzle oil over wings and massage until chicken is evenly coated. Arrange 1/2 of the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in the preheated air fryer for 25 minutes. Use tongs to flip wings and cook until golden brown and crisp on the outside, 5 minutes more. Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining wings. While the second batch is cooking, combine hot pepper sauce, butter, vinegar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and keep warm until wings are cooked. Pour sauce over cooked wings and toss to coat. Editor's Note: Please note differences in ingredient amounts when following the magazine version of this recipe, which also includes a dipping sauce. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 453 Calories 37g Fat 4g Carbs 27g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 453 % Daily Value * Total Fat 37g 47% Saturated Fat 14g 70% Cholesterol 140mg 47% Sodium 739mg 32% Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Protein 27g 54% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 21mg 2% Iron 1mg 8% Potassium 230mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.