Air fryer breaded chicken wings use a seasoned flour coating and get crisp perfection with no frying oil. All the crisp, none of the mess.

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This breaded wing recipe is popular because:

• It cooks up quickly with a crisp seasoned coating.
• It skips deep frying oil but still browns beautifully in the air fryer.
• It can be customized with your favorite wing sauce.

This recipe includes:

• Detailed ingredient notes
• Answers to frequently asked questions
• Serving and storage suggestions
• A recipe card with nutritional information

A Note From My Kitchen

If you haven't jumped on the air fryer chicken wings train, you have totally been missing out on the best wings ever. I am here to tell you that air frying wings is the easiest way to get delish crispy chicken wings that come out perfect every time. Every time!

Chicken wings are one of the first things I ever made in my air fryer and I have continued making them that way ever since. I will never go back to my deep-frying method again. These wings taste amazing and are healthier to boot!

For this air fryer wing recipe, I've come up with a seasoning blend that elevates your ordinary chicken wing to new levels of deliciousness. They are full of flavor prepared as is, or they can be tossed in your favorite buffalo sauce. You pick! Serve them with some air fryer fried pickles on the side with some ranch for dipping. Perfection.

These golden brown, crispy skin, tender and delicious air fryer wings will surely knock your socks off. I can honestly say that chicken wings are my favorite food to air fry! I hope you love them as much as I do!

Happy cooking,

Ingredient Notes

• Chicken wings: A chicken wing is made of two sections that are usually separated before preparing. The two sections are called drums and flats. The drums are the single-bone meaty portion of the wing and the flats are the double-bone flatter section of the wings. Both are equally delicious!
• All-purpose flour: Standard all-purpose flour works best here. If you need a substitute, use a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
• Salt: Fine salt mixes evenly into the flour coating.
• Chili powder: Use regular chili powder, not chipotle or cayenne, unless you want extra heat.
• Ground black pepper: I like to grind fresh pepper.
• Cayenne pepper: This adds heat! If you prefer mild wings, reduce the amount rather than skipping it entirely.
• Smoked paprika: Smoked paprika gives a deeper flavor than sweet paprika. Either works if smoked is not available.
• Onion powder: Onion powder is more consistent than onion salt here since the recipe already includes salt.
• Garlic powder: Use garlic powder, not garlic salt, to keep the seasoning balanced.
• Poultry seasoning: Any standard poultry seasoning blend works.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Do you Cook Wings in an Air Fryer?

Chicken wings can be prepared in your air fryer in right around 20 minutes. To ensure even cooking and optimal crispiness, when you air fry your wings, make sure they are placed in a single layer and flipped halfway through the cooking time.

Can You Stack Breaded Chicken in an Air Fryer?

To ensure your chicken wings are evenly cooked, your wings should be placed in a single layer and flipped halfway through the cooking time. If you stack them, you will need to "toss" your wings frequently by giving the air fryer basket a good shake and extend the cooking time until all of the wings are cooked through.

Are Air-Fried Chicken Wings Healthy?

Cooking chicken wings in an air fryer is definitely healthier than fried chicken wings! The air fryer eliminates deep-frying oil, but still yields amazing crispy wings.

• Use a single layer for even cooking.
• Flip the wings halfway through the cook time.
• Cook in batches if your air fryer basket is small.
• Cook until cooked through and crispy.

Can This Recipe Be Made With Frozen Chicken Wings?

For best results, your wings should be fully thawed when making breaded wings. In order for the flour mixture to adhere to the wings properly, the wings cannot be frozen.

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"I can honestly say that chicken wings are my favorite food to air fry!"

- Becky Tarala

Serving Suggestions

What to Serve With Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Wings

Serve these breaded chicken wings with ranch or blue cheese and a simple crunchy side like celery and carrot sticks. They are also good with a dipping sauce like buffalo sauce on the side if you want classic air fryer chicken wings with options.

Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Wings Variations

These variations change what goes into the breading and seasoning blend while keeping the cooking method the same.

• Swap smoked paprika for sweet paprika for a milder smoky flavor.
• Add 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano to the flour mixture for a more herbal finish.
• Add 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme to the flour mixture for a more classic poultry seasoning profile.
• Use a hot chili powder for a spicier batch of crispy chicken wings.
• Add 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin to the flour mixture for a slightly earthier flavor.

Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Wings Sauce Options

Try tossing or dipping your chicken wings into one of these fab wing sauces:

• homemade buffalo sauce
• homemade honey mustard sauce
• homemade ranch dressing
• teriyaki sauce
• garlic butter

Got Leftovers?

What To Do With Leftover Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Wings

Leftover crispy chicken wings can be pulled from the bone and used in other meals where you want seasoned chicken.

• Pull the meat and use it in quesadillas with cheese and a little hot sauce.
• Chop the meat and add it to fried rice with vegetables.
• Use chopped wing meat as a topping for a flatbread or pizza.
• Stir into mac and cheese right before serving.
• Add meat to nachos with cheese and your favorite toppings.

How To Store Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Wings

Fully cooked leftover breaded wings last covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

How To Reheat Chicken Wings

Reheat leftover cooked chicken wings in a single layer in your air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 400 degrees F for crispy deliciousness.

Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Wings

Yield: 12 wings
Prep Time: 5 MINUTES
Cook time: 20 MINUTES
Total time: 25 MINUTES

Air fryer breaded chicken wings use a seasoned flour coating and get crisp perfection with no frying oil. All the crisp, none of the mess..

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INGREDIENTS

12 chicken wings
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pat your chicken wings dry with a paper towel.
2. In a large bowl or large ziploc baggie, combine the flour, salt, chili powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning.
3. Toss the wings in the flour mixture until completely coated.
4. Spray your air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Place the wings in the air fryer in a single layer. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in several batches.) Spray the top of the wings with olive oil spray.
5. Air fry your chicken wings at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Flip the wings and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes, or until cooked through and crispy.

NOTES

Cooking time will vary between different models of air fryer. This recipe was prepared in a Ninja 4-Quart.

Author: Becky Tarala

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