Air Fryer Chicken Wings
This air fryer chicken wings recipe makes a single serving of crispy, seasoned wings using a simple spice rub and baking powder. Six wings cook in one air fryer basket in about 20 minutes.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 chicken wings split into flats and drumettes
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and place them in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix together the baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning over the wings and toss until every piece is evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil spray.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer with space between each piece.
- Air fry at 390°F for 10 minutes.
- Flip each wing and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crunchy and the juices run clear.
- Let the wings rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat the wings completely dry. This is the single most important step for crispy skin. Use paper towels and press firmly to remove as much surface moisture as possible.
Use baking powder, not baking soda. They look the same but baking soda will leave a bitter, soapy taste on the wings. A half teaspoon of baking powder for 6 wings is all you need.
Don't crowd the basket. Leave space between each wing so hot air can circulate around every piece. Overcrowding causes the wings to steam instead of crisp.
Flip halfway through. Flipping each wing at the 10 minute mark gives you even browning on both sides.
Wing size matters. Smaller wings (flats especially) can be done in as little as 16 minutes total, while larger drumettes may need up to 22 minutes. Flip at the halfway mark and start checking for doneness after the flip.
Add a touch of sweetness. Mix ⅛ teaspoon of brown sugar into the dry rub before coating the wings. It helps with browning and adds a subtle caramelized flavor without making the wings taste sweet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 450mg | Vitamin A: 424IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 3mg
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