Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings are an easy game day snack! These wings are so simple to make with an easy easy dry rub of pantry staple spices. Then after air frying, just brush or toss with your favorite buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade).

Making chicken wings in the air fryer only take about 20 minutes and just a few ingredients. These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings have a super crispy skin but are moist and tender on the inside. Toss with your favorite buffalo sauce and enjoy! Serve with carrots, celery, and ranch or blue cheese dressing.

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• Ingredients You'll Need:
• Step by Step Instructions
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• Variations
• Leftovers and Storage
• Serving Ideas
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Ingredients You'll Need:

• Chicken Wings - separated into the flats and drums. You can buy them like this (my preferred choice) or do it yourself. Here's a tutorial.
• Canola Oil
• Spices - Garlic Powder, Paprika, Salt and Pepper
• Buffalo Sauce - Store-bought or homemade (here's a recipe!)

Step by Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Wings. If needed, split and trim your wings and then pat dry.
2. Toss Wings. Next, toss the wings with the olive oil and spices.
3. Air Fry. Depending on your air fryer and the size of your wings, the cook time will vary slightly. The wings should take about 20 minutes (flipping halfway through). After the 20 minutes, check the temperature of a wing (to ensure it is fully cooked) and if you want them crispier you can crank up the heat for a couple of minutes.
4. Add the Buffalo Sauce. Either toss the cooked wings or use a brush to apply the buffalo sauce, being sure to coat both sides. Then I like to pop them back into the air fryer for just two minutes.
5. Enjoy! Serve with your favorite dipping sauce - ranch or blue cheese dressing is a classic choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Variations

• Oven instead of Air Fryer - These can be baked instead of air fried, but they won't be quite as crispy. I recommend baking in a 400˚F preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, flipping halfway through. Until fully cooked and golden brown. Then toss with the buffalo sauce and serve or broil for just a minute or two.
• Other Spices - The wings are tossed in just a few simple spices - paprika, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. But you could experiment with other spices. Or, since the wings are being toss in buffalo sauce, you could make them even simpler with just salt and pepper - if that's all you have on hand.

Leftovers and Storage

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days. You can reheat them in the microwave or in the air fryer to restore their crispiness.

Serving Ideas

Ranch is my favorite, store-bought or homemade, or blue cheese dressing is another popular choice. I like to add them to a platter with carrot and celery sticks to also dip into the dressing.

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