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    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

    Published: Jan 11, 2021 · Modified: Feb 7, 2023 by Kathleen Hansen · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings are the perfect game day snack! Chicken wings in the air fryer only take about 20 minutes and just a few ingredients. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy.

    Bowl of crispy air fryer chicken wings with ranch

    These wings are so simple to make with an easy easy dry rub of lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt. The wings have a super crispy skin but are moist and tender on the inside. Pair with your favorite dipping sauce for the perfect game day snack! Prefer saucy wings? Try making these Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings.

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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.
    • Olive Oil
    • Spices - Lemon Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Salt
    Bowl of raw chicken wings with spices - lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt

    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. Enjoy! Serve with your favorite dipping sauce - I love ranch with these.
    raw chicken wings in air fryer
    cooked crispy chicken wings in air fryer

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is an Air Fryer?

    An air fryer is essentially a compact countertop convection oven. A fan circulates the hot air at a quick speed which creates a crispy layer on foods without needing to fry in oil.

    Are these wings spicy?

    The lemon pepper gives the wings a zest but I do not consider them spicy. However, you could add some additional spices or serve them with a spicy dipping sauce if you want more of a kick.

    Can this recipe be doubled?

    Yes! I often make 2-3 pounds of wings to feed a crowd. But you will need to air fry them in batches. If you crowd your air fryer, instead of cooking in an even layer, the wings will not get as crispy.

    Close up of dry rub crispy chicken wings in an air fryer

    Variations

    • Oven instead of Air Fryer - I recommend baking in a 400˚F preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, flipping halfway through. Until fully cooked and golden brown.
    • Other Spices - Have fun trying different combinations! Like your wings spicy? Add a little cayenne. Have a cajun spice blend you love? Try that!

    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.

    crispy dry rub chicken wings with ranch

    Serving Ideas

    Ranch is my favorite.. store-bought or homemade. But I also love hot buffalo sauce for an extra kick.

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    Crispy chicken wings in a bowl with an air fryer in the background

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    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings are the perfect game day snack! These wings are so simple to make with an easy easy dry rub of lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt. No marinating needed with this air fryer recipe! Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy.

    • Author: Kathleen
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings
    • Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
    • Method: Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    • 1lb Chicken Wings, split into flats and drumettes
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 2 teaspoons Lemon Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt

    Instructions

    1. Dry Wings. Pat dry the chicken wings and add to a medium bowl.
    2. Toss Wings. Toss the dried wings with the olive oil, lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Toss to evenly coat.
    3. Air Fry. Add to air fryer basket in an even layer (do two batches, if needed, see note). Air fry for 20 minutes at 375˚F, flipping halfway. After the time is up, the wings should be fully cooked (165˚F) and crispy. Depending on your air fryer and size of wings, you can raise the heat to 400˚F for 2-5 additional minutes to crisp up more. The wings should be crispy and golden.
    4. Enjoy. Serve with dipping sauce of choice and enjoy!

    Notes

    If you air fry in batches, I recommend wiping out the grease in between to avoid smoking.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 4oz
    • Calories: 240
    • Sugar: 0 g
    • Sodium: 354.7 mg
    • Fat: 10.6 g
    • Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
    • Protein: 33.2 g
    • Cholesterol: 85.5 mg

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    1. Katie says

      March 31, 2023 at 5:23 pm

      These wings did get super crispy! Yum!

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