Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings (wingettes); 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons Seafood and Poultry Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Author by Amanda Davis on April 17, 2021 Updated on June 25, 2022

5 from 5 votes

These air fryer chicken wings are simply seasoned or optionally brushed with your favorite wing sauce and served up alongside celery sticks and carrots.

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

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Perfectly crispy bone-in air fryer chicken wings are a quick and easy appetizer or main dish that’s whipped up in under 20 minutes total!

Why this recipe works

One of the main reasons we love this recipe is the fact that they only take 12 minutes to air fry and a few minutes to prep. Making chicken wings in the air fryer is not just convenient, but a super quick and easy way to create the crispiest wings!

We’ve tried air fryer chicken thighs and air fryer chicken breasts already, so we knew it was time to make classic chicken wings. This recipe quickly became one of our favorite appetizers to make for football get-togethers.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings with barbecue sauce

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

CHICKEN – You will need 2 lbs of chicken wings, also known as wingettes. We suggest you get the wingettes as these are already broken down for you as opposed to whole chicken wings.

OIL – Olive oil is simply used to help your dry rub stick to the wings.

SEASONINGS – Using pre-made poultry seasoning makes this recipe a cinch to whip up and serve in under 15 minutes. Or you can use a mixture of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to season with. Throw some paprika into the mix for added flavor, or dabble with some lemon pepper seasoning if you’d like!

How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel.
Toss wings into a bowl with olive oil and coat.
Add the seasonings and continue to coat until all chicken wings are covered.
Add to a grate-lined air fryer basket at 400F for 12 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F on an instant-read thermometer.

EXPERT TIP: Depending on the size of your chicken wings you may need to increase the cook time. If your wings are large, check for doneness at the 12-minute mark using an instant-read thermometer and increase cook time if needed.
For saucy chicken wings, use a pastry brush to brush the wings the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Serve with ranch or bleu cheese dressing, alongside carrots and celery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of sauce can I use on chicken wings?

There are so many different options when it comes to wing sauce! Buffalo, BBQ, Teriyaki, Garlic Parmesan, Sweet Chili, and Mango Habanero are among our favorite sauces for chicken wings. The most common dips are bleu cheese and ranch, however, it’s also common to serve chicken wings with a simple dry rub, then use wing sauce to dip instead.

How do I reheat chicken wings?

Reheating your chicken wings can be done right in the air fryer. Reheat at 375F for 3-5 minutes.

These air fryer chicken wings are simply seasoned or optionally brushed with your favorite wing sauce and served up alongside celery sticks and carrots. Pair it with ranch or bleu cheese dressing for the optimal chicken wing experience!

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Amanda Davis is the entrepreneurial mom of four grown children and four step children. She and her husband, Chef Antoine, love to cook together creating recipes for this blog. Amanda also make kid's crafts and creates decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years. She is also a craft book author five times over and product developer as well as the owner of FunFamilyCrafts.com. You can find her on social media by using the buttons to the left!