Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings are an irresistible appetizer or snack. These chicken wings are seasoned and air fried to golden perfection, then tossed in a spicy-sweet buffalo sauce made with butter, honey, and your favorite buffalo sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe delivers classic wing flavor with less oil and mess than traditional frying.
Ingredients
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Chicken Wings
- 2 lbs thawed or fresh chicken wings
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce of choice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Dry the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Removing excess moisture is key for getting that crispy skin during air frying.
- Season the Wings: In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, and baking powder. The baking powder helps crisp the skin by raising the pH level.
- Arrange for Air Frying: Place the coated wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to allow hot air circulation and even cooking.
- Cook the Wings: Air fry the wings for 20 to 25 minutes. Shake or flip the basket halfway through cooking to crisp all sides evenly.
- Prepare Buffalo Sauce: While wings cook, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in buffalo sauce and honey, and heat for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through and well combined.
- Remove Wings: Once crispy and golden brown, take the wings out of the air fryer.
- Toss in Sauce: Transfer wings to a bowl and pour the prepared buffalo sauce over them. Toss well to coat each wing evenly.
- Serve: Serve your buffalo chicken wings hot, with extra sauce on the side if you like for dipping.
Notes
- Using baking powder in the seasoning mix helps make the skin extra crispy without adding flavor.
- Patting the wings dry before seasoning is essential to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- You can adjust the heat level by choosing a milder or hotter buffalo sauce.
- Leftover wings can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispiness.
