Ready to make some magic in your air fryer? ✨ Let’s make these incredibly delicious (and easy!) Air Fryer Chicken Wings!

closeup view of air fryer chicken wings ready to serve

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Can you remember life before your air fryer?! I use mine nearly every day and don’t know what I would do without it. But you’re not here to read about my feelings about my air fryer… you’re here to make some ridiculously good wings. Let’s get to it!

Why You Will Love These Air Fryer Wings

They’re crisped to perfection thanks to a secret ingredient. I won’t make you wait: it’s baking powder. Adding it to your seasoning blend helps your wings get extra crispy!
They require just a few simple ingredients. Nothing fancy here. I like making wings with different flavor profiles, but sometimes simple is good!
They’re a huge hit at parties. If you need party food everyone will love, you’ll definitely want to make a batch (or three) of these wings!

Ingredients Needed for Air Fryer Wings

Ingredient quantities for this easy homemade wings recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Chicken wings: You’ll want to use bone-in and skin-on wings for this recipe!
Olive oil
Garlic powder: Yep, this is the only seasoning (other than salt) in this air fryer wings recipe! We’re keeping it simple and delicious.
Baking powder: This is the secret ingredient that helps make these wings so crispy.
Salt

How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Quick Overview)

The steps below are just a quick overview of how to make the air fryer chicken recipe. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

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.)

After your air fryer is preheated, it’s time to make the wings! Here’s how:

Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl.
Place chicken wings on a clean plate, pat them dry, and coat them evenly with olive oil.
Sprinkle the seasoning mix onto the wings and rub it in for an even coating.
Arrange the wings evenly in the air fryer basket, with space between them. 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.

overhead view of crispy chicken wings in the air fyer basket

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.
Serve the wings warm, optionally coated in wing sauce. Enjoy!

👩‍🍳 Notes

Depending on your air fryer’s size, you may need to cook in batches.
Be sure to follow food safety and use a meat thermometer! I highly recommend cooking your wings to the “best taste” range noted above.

sideview of fully cooked air fryer chicken wings with blue cheese and celery on the side

More Air Fryer Recipes

Frying chicken thighs in the air fryer will make you always want to make them in the air fryer- crispy, savory, and delicious!
Make chicken drumsticks in the air fryer for game day football foods and family gatherings!
If you want boneless, make chicken breasts in the air fryer using one of the most popular filling and fabulous recipes!
Want even more wings? Make buffalo hot wings in the air fryer, or make lemon pepper wings in the air fryer. Both are amazing!

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closeup of crispy air fryer chicken wings ready to serve

What Sides Pair With Crispy Chicken Wings?

Vegetable side dishes taste fabulous with crispy chicken wings. Try any of these healthy side dishes with your wings:

Making roasted crispy brussels sprouts to go with your crispy wings is a fantastic combo!
Roasted zucchini and squash is a light side dish that will compliment your wings very well.
Our popular roasted veggies in the oven will be as flavorful as your delicious wings!
The flavor of roasted carrots and zucchini pairs so well with wings. And the slight crunch and sweetness of the carrots is terrific.
Antipasto salad with chicken wings is an excellent combination!

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overhead view of roasted zucchini and squash on a white serving dish — **Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts**

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