Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long does it take to cook chicken wings in the air fryer? ›

Air Fry for 18 minutes, shaking the basket vigorously every 6 minutes, or until the chicken wings are golden brown. Turn heat up to 390 degrees then cook for another 5-6 minutes, shaking the basket every 2 minutes, until wings are brown and crispy. Serve or toss with sauces.

For crispy wings, take a little extra time to place the wings in the basket one at a time. It is important that the wings don't overlap and aren't too close together. Air fryers work by circulating hot air all around the surface of the food as it cooks, so you need to be conscious of allowing space for that air flow.

Don't skip flipping the chicken wings, as it helps them brown evenly in the air fryer. Never overcrowd the air fryer basket. You want the hot air to be able to circulate all around each chicken wing so they crisp up perfectly.

Add the wings to the air fryer (10-12 wings at a time) do not over crowd the air fryer. Cook at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, depending on how crispy you like them. Remove and repeat until all of the wings are cooked. Serve with hot sauce or ranch and your favorite side dish.

We had success stacking them into two (but no more than two) layers and shaking them every few minutes to ensure even cooking. However, the wings and drumettes we cooked in a single layer were still crispier.

Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.

You sure can. The first time I did it felt strange because all I'd ever cooked in there was vegetables and pre-cooked foods like chicken nuggets, tater tots, etc. As long as you cook your chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, it is perfectly safe to put raw chicken in an Air Fryer.

Crispy Hack #1: Baking Powder

The most widespread trick on the internet involves sprinkling a little baking powder onto the wings before baking them.

Season the chicken with the juice of 1/2 of the lemon, then season with remaining spices on both sides. Rub the seasoning well all over the chicken then transfer to the air fryer, skin side down. Air fry 400F 12 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy and cooked through in the center.

How much baking powder do you put in chicken wings? ›

It's good to keep the wings moving in the oil (a wooden spoon is ideal) so they don't stick together, Toscani says. As with all meat, be sure to leave the wings out at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before cooking. Cold wings will drastically reduce the temperature of the oil. And cool oil doesn't crisp well.

Place ½-3/4 lbs (about 6-8 pieces) frozen chicken wings in air fryer basket. If your wings are frozen together, you can try and separate them a little but not completely necessary. Cook frozen wings at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

Let the wings come to room temperature. Mist with water to help make them juicy, then reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes, or the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 6 minutes, turning once halfway through.

Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees. Place cooked chicken wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Set the timer for 5 minutes. Flip the wings halfway through for the best results so that both sides get crispy.

In an oven preheated to 375 degrees F, the 10 wings should be fully crisped and cooked in about 30 to 45 minutes. An instant read thermometer inserted into the meat (but not touching the bone) should read at least 165 degrees F.