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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings
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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Let me show you how to make VERY crispy chicken wings in the air fryer without overcooking them. Bold and well seasoned, these wings cook fast and disappear from your dinner table (or a party food table) even faster.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time28 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer frozen chicken wings, air fryer wings, chicken wings, crispy air fryer chicken
Servings: 14 chicken wings
chicken wings
Author: Olya Shepard

Equipment

  • Paper towel
  • Ziplock bag
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Pastry brush
  • Tongs
  • Thermometer

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

  • 14 chicken wings
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • ½ cups barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cups honey
  • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400° F for 5 minutes.
  • Pat the wings dry with a paper towel.
  • Place the wings, baking soda, and dried seasonings in a ziplock bag. Seal the bag. Shake and rub the wings until they are coated in the seasonings.
  • Coat the air fryer with the oil.
  • Place the wings in an even layer in the air fryer.
  • Coat the wings with the remainder of the oil. Do not use this pastry brush moving forward in the recipe, so as to not contaminate the cooked chicken.
  • Cook the wings for 12 minutes.
  • Flip the wings over and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the wings are crispy.
  • With a clean pastry brush, coat both sides of the wings with the barbecue sauce.
  • Cook for an additional 4-6 minutes.
  • You want an internal temperature of 165° F and for the juices to run clear.
  • If the wings are frozen, you will need to cook them for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Top with parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Amount per Serving
Calories
149
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
37
mg
12
%
Sodium
 
143
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
203
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
304
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
49
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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