Description
Crispy and juicy chicken wings made effortlessly in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Your favorite wing sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Toss until the wings are evenly coated.
- Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd them.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Once the wings are golden and crispy, remove them from the air fryer and toss in your favorite wing sauce.
- Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, you can increase the cooking time by a few minutes.
- Make sure to pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels before seasoning for better crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 5 wings)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Protein: 25
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