Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
There’s nothing quite like the zesty, spicy kick of Buffalo wings, especially when they come out of the air fryer with a crispy finish – it’s a game changer. 🏈 Let’s make some Air Fryer Buffalo Wings!
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If you’re looking for the perfect party wings or just something special to make after a long day, give these Air Fryer Buffalo Wings a try! Their bold flavor is accented with just a touch of sweetness for an appetizer you’ll love to dig into.
Why You Will Love This Air Fryer Buffalo Wings Recipe
Ingredients Needed for Air Fried Hot Wings
Ingredient quantities for this easy homemade air fryer chicken recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Chicken wings, bone-in and skin-on
- Frank’s RedHot Wings Buffalo Sauce
- Salt
- Paprika
- Brown sugar
- Butter
How To Make Buffalo Wings In The Air Fryer (Quick Overview)
The steps below are just a quick overview of how to make the chicken wings recipe. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Prep: Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (if it doesn’t preheat, just run it empty for a couple of minutes). Lay the wings out evenly in the air fryer basket, make sure they don’t touch for the crispiest edges possible.
Get cooking: Cook them for 12 minutes, then flip them over for another 12-minute cook time. Then crank up the heat to 390 F and continue for another 6 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Make the sauce: While those wings are finishing up, mix all your sauce ingredients in a bowl to get that perfect Buffalo tang ready.
Meat thermometer time: Check for an internal sweet spot of at least 165°F, though 180°F-200°F is where the magic happens.
Time to serve: Drench those crispy wings in sauce, toss them to coat every nook and cranny, and serve them up hot. 🍗 Pair with blue cheese or ranch dressing!
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More Air Fryer Recipes
- Easy chicken wings in the air fryer recipes are a must-make!
- Make these easy air fryer chicken thighs for the entire family and the compliments will follow.
- Or, change it up with air fryer chicken legs that work great at family gatherings and as a football game day recipe to serve enthusiastic guests!
- These air fryer sweet potato fries are a healthy and flavorful side dish treat.
Healthy Sides That Go Well With Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
- Make our roasted vegatables recipe for the entire crew and you will be showered with compliments for making vegetables delicious!
- These smokey and sweet bacon onion and green beans is a great side dish for any wings night!
- Or, make the perfect compliment to wings with our roasted carrots and broccoli which brings wonderful flavors including that fun and sweet carrot crunch. And you can change it up with roasted zucchini and carrots.
- Roasted brussels sprouts will make you love sprouts! These are topped with parmesan and it is crispy and bursting with flavor.
- Zucchini and squash roasted in the oven is another fun and easy side dish option.
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Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken wings bone-in and skin-on
Wing Sauce
- 1/4 cup Frank’s RedHot Wings Buffalo Sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 tbsp butter melted
Instructions
- If your air fryer has a preheat option, set it to 360°F. (If not, turn the air fryer on for 2-3 minutes at 360°F before adding the wings.)
- Arrange the wings evenly in the air fryer basket, with space between them. (Depending on the air fryer’s size, you may need to cook in batches.) Cook for 12 minutes.
- Flip the wings using tongs and cook for another 12 minutes.
- Increase the air fryer temperature to 390°F and continue cooking the wings for 6 minutes, flipping them at the 3-minute mark.
- Once the wings are nearly cooked, add all sauce ingredients to a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches at least 165°F. The wings are done at this point, but for the best taste, aim for a range of 180°F-200°F. If needed, cook for an extra 2-5 minutes.
- Remove the wings from the air fryer, coat them evenly in the sauce, and serve while warm.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.
