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Air Fryer Chicken Wings

These small batch air fryer chicken wings are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. No deep frying needed—just season, air fry, and enjoy perfectly golden wings!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: , Low Calorie, Low Lactose
Keyword: air fryer chicken, air fryer chicken wings, chicken wings, single serving air fryer chicken wings, single serving chicken wings, small batch air fryer chicken wings
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Paulina Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken wings split into flats and drumettes
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • avocado oil spray
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Instructions

  • Prep the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels, then place them in a medium bowl.
  • Make the Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix together the baking powder and all the spices for the dry rub.
  • Preheat the Air Fryer: Set it to 390°F and let it preheat for 2–5 minutes.
  • Coat the Wings: Sprinkle the seasoning over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
  • Prepare the Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with the oil spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the wings in a single layer with space between them.
  • Cook: Air fry for 18–20 minutes, flipping the wings after 10 minutes. Cook for another 8–10 minutes until golden and crispy.

Notes

  • Pat the wings dry. Less moisture means crispier wings, so use paper towels to remove as much as possible.
  • Use baking powder. It helps the skin crisp up and turn golden brown.
  • Flip halfway through. This ensures even cooking and crispiness.
  • Adjust cooking time. Air fryers vary—start checking at 16 minutes and cook up to 25 minutes if needed.
  • Add a touch of sweetness. Mix ⅛ teaspoon of brown sugar into the dry rub before coating the wings.

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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