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Air fryer chicken wings (buffalo / spicy)

Air fryer chicken wings: 5 steps to spicy perfection

Crispy and spicy air fryer chicken wings with buffalo sauce.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine chicken wings, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss until wings are evenly coated.
  4. Place wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. In a separate bowl, toss cooked wings with buffalo sauce.
  7. Return wings to air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust cooking time based on wing size.
  • For extra crispiness, increase cooking time slightly.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 wings
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: air fryer chicken wings, buffalo wings, spicy wings