Last Updated on May 2, 2025 by Toya
These air fryer chicken wings are crispy, easy to make wings packed with flavor. The best part is that these wings are made with a handful of ingredients and in under 25 minutes and are a delicious side, appetizer or snack.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
If you don’t have an air fryer as yet, then you’ve been missing out! An air fryer is an appliance that makes cooking SO MUCH faster and easier. These air fryer chicken wings thus takes a fraction of the time of baking and they’re so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside you’ll think they were truly fried!
Today, I’ll show you how to make my flavorful air fryer wings in just under 30 minutes and with a handful of ingredients! Keep ready to see the full recipe!
Ingredients Needed
- 1 lb of wings
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
What I Used to Make These Crispy Chicken Wings
These are the main tools and ingredients I used to make my air fryer chicken wings recipe super easy:
- My Handy 4 Quart Air Fryer – I love using this air fryer because it cooks evenly and makes the skin extra crispy without needing a lot of oil.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – I used a little olive oil to coat the chicken wings and help the seasonings stick better.
- Digital Meat Thermometer – To make sure the chicken thighs hit that perfect 165°F internal temperature every time.
- Silicone Tongs – These make flipping the chicken wings in the hot air fryer super easy without scratching the basket.
- Mixing Bowls and Zip lock Bags – Perfect for tossing the chicken with oil and seasoning.
Tip: Having the right tools on hand makes air frying even easier and helps guarantee perfect results every time!
I didn’t realize how much easier dinner could be until I got this air fryer. It’s become one of my favorite kitchen tools — crispy chicken, roasted veggies, even reheated leftovers come out so much better now. I honestly don’t know how I managed without it.
How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Gather all the ingredients in one place and preheat the air fryer for 3-5 minutes.
Then use measuring spoons to measure out the onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika and ground black pepper and mix them all together in a small bowl.
Next add the wings, olive oil, and the dry rub seasoning mix into a ziplock bag or large mixing bowl and mix well.
Coated wings should look like this:
Place the wings in the air fryer at 400°F and cook for 9 minutes on one side.
Open up the air fryer flip the wings and cook for an additional 9 minutes on the other side.
Remove the wings from the air fryer basket and serve.
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Can These Wings be Made in the Oven?
Yes! These wings can be made in the oven. Preheat the oven at 4400°F (204°C). Then measure out the ingredients, coat the wings with the oil and seasoning, then place the wings on a baking sheet and place them in a preheated oven. Bake for 40 – 45 minutes.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Wings
Here are 7 amazing sides you can serve with these air fried wings:
- Green beans
- Green salad
- Stuffed mini peppers
- Creamy cucumber salad
- Zucchini fries
- Cauliflower dirty rice
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These are a few of my favorite tools that make cooking my crispy chicken wings in the air fryer a breeze:
• My Handy 4 Quart Air Fryer – Cooks evenly and makes the skin crispy with little to no oil.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil – I use it to coat the chicken for a better seasoning stick and a touch of flavor.
• Digital Meat Thermometer – Ensures my chicken hits the perfect 165°F every time.
• Silicone Tongs – Great for flipping chicken in the hot air fryer without scratching the basket.
• Mixing Bowls – I use these to toss the chicken with oil and seasoning for a thorough coat.
• Zip Lock Bags – Perfect for shaking the chicken with seasoning without any mess.
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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
These air fryer chicken wings are crispy, easy to make wings packed with flavor. The best part is that these wings are made with a handful of ingredients and in under 25 minutes and are a delicious side, appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 lb of wings
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients in one place and preheat the air fryer for 3-5 minutes.
- Then use measuring spoons to measure out the onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika and ground black pepper and mix them all together in a small bowl.
- Next add the wings, olive oil, and the dry rub seasoning mix into a ziplock bag or large mixing bowl and mix well.
- Place the wings in the air fryer at 400°F and cook for 9 minutes on one side.
- Open up the air fryer flip the wings and cook for an additional 9 minutes on the other side.
- Remove the wings from the air fryer basket and serve.
Notes
What I Used to Make These Crispy Chicken Wings
These are the main tools and ingredients I used to make my air fryer chicken wings recipe super easy:
- My Handy 4 Quart Air Fryer – I love using this air fryer because it cooks evenly and makes the skin extra crispy without needing a lot of oil.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – I used a little olive oil to coat the chicken wings and help the seasonings stick better.
- Digital Meat Thermometer – To make sure the chicken thighs hit that perfect 165°F internal temperature every time.
- Silicone Tongs – These make flipping the chicken wings in the hot air fryer super easy without scratching the basket.
- Mixing Bowls and Zip lock Bags – Perfect for tossing the chicken with oil and seasoning.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4Amount Per Serving: Calories: 380Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9.8gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1409mgCarbohydrates: 9gNet Carbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gProtein: 20g