Description
Crispy and juicy air fryer chicken wings coated with a flavorful dry rub made from smoked paprika, garlic powder, and other spices. This easy recipe yields perfectly cooked wings with a golden crust, ready to enjoy plain or tossed in your favorite sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Dry Rub
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F in air fryer mode to ensure it is hot and ready for crispy wings.
- Dry Wings: Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to remove moisture, which is vital for achieving a crispy texture.
- Coat the Wings: Place the wings in a large bowl and toss them with olive oil. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add this spice mix to the wings and stir well until each wing is evenly coated.
- Air Fry: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the wings in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 7 minutes, then flip the wings and cook an additional 8 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy the wings plain or pair them with a dipping sauce such as ranch. Alternatively, toss them in buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce with sriracha, or any favorite wing sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, ensure they are completely dry before coating.
- You can prepare buffalo sauce by combining melted butter with hot sauce to toss wings after cooking.
- If cooking in batches, keep cooked wings warm in a low oven (around 200°F) until all wings are done.
- This dry rub can be adjusted in spice levels according to preference.
- Use baking powder (not baking soda) to help achieve a crispier skin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
