Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Air fry chicken wings at 400°F for 22 minutes, flipping at 12 minutes.
Cook Temp
400°F
200°C
Total Time
32
minutes
Flip At
12
minutes
Servings
4
🌡️ Internal temp target: 165°F (74°C)
Basket-style air fryers: use stated temp. Oven-style (larger capacity): add 2–3 min or increase temp by 10°F.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbsChicken wings
- 1 tbspOlive oil
- 1 tspSalt
- 1/2 tspBlack pepper
- 1 tspGarlic powder
- 1 tspPaprika
- 1 tbspBaking powder
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. This is the key to crispy skin.
- 2
Toss wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder until evenly coated.
- 3
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- 4
Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd.
- 5
Cook for 12 minutes, then flip wings.
- 6
Cook for an additional 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- 7
Check that internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 8
Toss with your favorite sauce if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
320
Calories
28g
Protein
22g
Fat
1g
Carbs
Nutritional values are estimates and may vary.
FAQ
Gear Used in This Recipe
Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer
Our top pick for wings — large basket and even heating.
OXO Good Grips Tongs
Essential for flipping wings without piercing the skin.
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