Spicy Air-Fried Chicken Wings
Spicy Air-Fried Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, pat dry, separated into drumettes and flats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Spicy Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F. If your air fryer requires preheating, allow it to reach temperature fully.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 380
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the dried chicken wings with baking powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss well to ensure the wings are evenly coated. The baking powder helps create a crispy skin.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Air fry the chicken wings for 18 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking and crisping.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 380
- 5
While the wings are cooking, prepare the spicy sauce. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the melted unsalted butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until well combined and heated through, but do not boil.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
After 18 minutes, increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and extra crispy. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Transfer the hot, crispy wings to a large clean bowl. Pour the prepared spicy sauce over the wings and toss gently until all the wings are thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or blue cheese, and celery sticks, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Air-Fried Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, pat dry, separated into drumettes and flats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Spicy Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F. If your air fryer requires preheating, allow it to reach temperature fully.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 380 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the dried chicken wings with baking powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss well to ensure the wings are evenly coated. The baking powder helps create a crispy skin.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Air fry the chicken wings for 18 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking and crisping.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 380 - 5
While the wings are cooking, prepare the spicy sauce. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the melted unsalted butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until well combined and heated through, but do not boil.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
After 18 minutes, increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and extra crispy. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Transfer the hot, crispy wings to a large clean bowl. Pour the prepared spicy sauce over the wings and toss gently until all the wings are thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or blue cheese, and celery sticks, if desired.