Description
Crispy and spicy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings made easy with a simple coating of baking powder and garlic powder, cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, then tossed in tangy buffalo wing sauce for a classic bar-style appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 1½ lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Sauce
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
Instructions
- Coat the Wings: Sprinkle baking powder and garlic powder evenly over the chicken wings. Toss well to ensure an even coating on all pieces. Let the wings rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to overnight to allow the coating to help crisp the skin during cooking.
- Season: Remove the wings from the refrigerator and season them with salt and black pepper to taste. This adds extra flavor before cooking.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the chicken wings standing upright on their ends in the air fryer basket, positioning them against the basket edges to maximize air flow and crispness.
- Cook: Air fry the wings at 400ºF (204ºC) for 20 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown on the outside.
- Toss with Sauce: Immediately transfer the cooked wings to a bowl and toss them thoroughly in ½ cup of buffalo wing sauce until fully coated.
- Serve: Serve hot as a flavorful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, pat the wings dry thoroughly before coating with baking powder.
- You can prepare the wings a day ahead by coating and refrigerating overnight.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- Make sure to use baking powder, not baking soda, to achieve the crispy texture.
- Serve with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing for a classic pairing.
