Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe
If you love spicy, crispy chicken, this Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe is perfect for you. It is easy, fast and full of bold flavor. You get crunchy wings without deep frying. This makes them lighter and healthier.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
These are the main Ingredients for Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings. You may already have most at home.
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Wings
- Wash the chicken wings with clean water. Pat them very dry using paper towels. Dry skin helps wings turn crispy.
Season the Wings
- Put wings in a large bowl. Add baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
Preheat the Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F for five minutes. This helps wings cook evenly and start crisping fast.
Arrange the Wings
- Place wings in the air fryer basket. Keep them in one layer. Do not overcrowd or they will not crisp well.
First Cooking Round
- Cook wings for 12 minutes. Flip them halfway using tongs. This ensures even browning on all sides.
Increase the Heat
- Increase temperature to 400°F. Cook for another 10 minutes. Flip once again for extra crisp skin.
Make the Buffalo Sauce
- Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add hot sauce, honey, and vinegar. Stir well until smooth and glossy.
Coat the Wings
- Put cooked wings into a clean bowl. Pour warm buffalo sauce over them. Toss gently until fully coated.
Final Crisp
- Return wings to air fryer. Cook for 2 minutes at 400°F. This helps sauce stick better to wings.
Rest and Serve
- Remove wings from air fryer. Let them rest for two minutes. Serve hot with your favorite dips.
Notes
- Always dry wings well before seasoning. Moisture stops crisping.
- Use baking powder, not baking soda. Baking soda tastes bitter.
- For extra spicy wings, add chili flakes to the sauce.
- Use mild hot sauce if you dislike strong heat.
- Add smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
- Toss wings in sauce just before serving.
- Make lemon pepper wings by skipping buffalo sauce.
- Add barbecue sauce instead for a sweet version.