Description
Crispy and flavorful Buffalo chicken wings made quickly in the air fryer, coated in a tangy and slightly sweet buffalo sauce. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or game day treat.
Ingredients
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Chicken Wings
- 2 lbs thawed or fresh chicken wings
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce of choice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking the wings evenly and getting them crispy.
- Dry the Chicken Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels. Removing excess moisture is key for achieving crispy skin when air frying.
- Coat Wings: In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, and baking powder until well coated. The baking powder helps to crisp the skin further.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding to allow air to circulate and crisp the wings on all sides.
- Air Fry Wings: Cook the wings for 20-25 minutes at 400°F, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to promote even crisping on all sides.
- Prepare Buffalo Sauce: While the wings cook, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the buffalo sauce and honey, stirring until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove Wings: When the wings are golden brown and crispy, carefully remove them from the air fryer.
- Toss Wings in Sauce: Transfer the wings to a bowl and pour the prepared buffalo sauce over them. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat each wing evenly.
- Serve: Serve the buffalo wings hot with extra sauce on the side if desired for dipping.
Notes
- Patting the wings completely dry is essential for crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Baking powder is different from baking soda and important for crispy skin.
- You can adjust the honey amount to make the sauce sweeter or milder.
- Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing for a classic pairing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
