I love chicken wings and the crispier the better. The Air fryer is a great way to cook chicken wings without all the unhealthy oil from deep-frying. This recipe for air fryer chicken wings is super crispy, it’s an easy to follow recipe and it produces delicious, juicy and crispy wings. These wings are perfect for a game day snack or appetizer.
It only take a few ingredients to achieve crispy air fryer wings. The key ingredient is baking powder. The flavor of these wings are delicious. They are seasoned to perfection with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and paprika. The best part is there is no oil required. This is sure to become your go to recipe for chicken wings.
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How to Make Air Fryer Wings Crispy
The key to making air fryer wings crispy is Baking powder. When properly used, it interacts with the chicken’s surface to promote a golden, crunchy crust. Baking powder reduces the moisture on the surface of the chicken which allow for better browning resulting in crispier
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Ingredients for Air Fryer Chicken Wings
chicken wings, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper and salt.
Instructions
Step 1: Season the Chicken Wings
Choose seasoning that suit your preference. If you like spicy you can add cayenne or cajun seasoning to give your wings a little extra kick.
Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. For this recipe I am using a Ninja air fryer.
In a small bowl, combine the baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until all the ingredient until well combined.
Toss the chicken wings in the seasoning mixture. Ensure that each wing has benn evenly coatd with the seasoning mixture.
Step 3: Air Fry the Chicken
Place the chicken in the Air Fryer in small batches then set your air fryer temperature to 390 and cook for 20 minutes After 20 minutes increase your temperature to 400 degrees and cook for an additional 10 minutes
An Air fryer is a great way to cook chicken wings without all the fat and calories of deep-frying. What makes wings crispy in an air fryer? The secret is simply sprinkling them with baking powder.
Coating the chicken with baking powder before placing them in an air fryer helps to create a crispy crust on the outside of the wings. Baking powder is alkaline, and when it reacts with the proteins in the skin of the chicken, it creates carbon dioxide bubbles. These bubbles help to raise the skin, making the chicken crispy and airy.
Tips for Crispy Air Fryer Wings
- Make sure to pat the chicken wings dry before coating them in the seasoning mixture. This will help the skin crisp up better.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. If you have too many chicken wings, they won’t cook evenly.
- Air fry in batches if necessary.
- If you want extra crispy wings, after the initial 20 minutes of cooking, increase your fryer’ temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
What to eat with Air Fryer Chicken Wings?
Air fryer wings are versatile and pair well with various side dishes. Here are some tasty options to accompany your crispy wings:
Crispy AirFryer Wings Recipe
4
servings30
minutes40
minutesIngredients
1 lb Chicken Wings
1 Tbsp Baking Powder
2 tsps Paprika
2 tsps Garlic Powder
2 tsps Black Pepper
2 tsps Salt
Directions
- In a small bowl combine the baking powder, paprika, garlic powder salt and pepper then mix until well combined
- Generously coat the chicken with the seasoned mixture
- Place the chicken in the air fryer in small batches then set your air fryer temperature to 390 and cook for 20 minutes
- After 20 minutes increase your temperature to 400 degrees and cook for an additional 10 minutes
