Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
There are few things I LOVE more than chicken wings. Now, make them easier, healthier, less messy and you’ve got crispy air fryer chicken wings. What I love about this recipe is that you make one marinade and then can make as many flavours of wings as you like just by changing the sauces. The possibilities are LITERALLY endless.
Skin Off or On: Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
This is a non negotiable for crispy wings in the airfryer, but you have to have skin on chicken wings. You see, the skin adds some much needed fat and since we aren’t using a thick batter, it’s what the batter will stick to, in order to get a crispy coating.
How long do you cook chicken wings in the airfryer?
Cook the wings in your airfryer at 200c (400F) for 30 minutes, turning halfway (15 mins) through. This is the general measurement, but your wings might need a few minutes more or less depending on how big or small they are. You’ll know the wings are cooked when they are, crispy and golden all over, and when you cut them with a knife the inside is soft and completely white.
What does baking powder do to air fryer wings?
Baking powder, not bicarbonate of soda, will give the wings a nice thin and crispy coating. The baking powder reacts with the chicken skin to raise the pH level and and creates tiny air bubbles, which helps form that lacey crispy coating
Best tips and tricks for making Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings:
- Pat the chicken wings dry – will help make the chicken crispier and allow the marinade to stick to the wings easier.
- Lay them out flat – laying them out flat will make them cook faster and more evenly. This will also create an even browning all over the wings.
- Use baking powder (baking soda) – this makes all the difference. Using baking powder, will make the wings extra and crispy and help keep the insides moist.
- Use less salt – in whatever sauce you are using to toss your crispy wings in, as we are already adding some salt and flavour in.
How to make Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Start by patting the wings dry with some paper towels.
- Then, place the dry chicken wings into a large bowl and add in all of the marinade ingredients.
- Give the wings a good mix (I like to use some gloves here) until they are well coated.
- Now, place the wings in a single even layer in your airfryer and air fry at 200c (400F) for 30 minutes, turning halfway (15 mins) through.
- You’ll know the wings are cooked when they are, crispy and golden all over, and the meat inside is soft and completely white.
- Finally take your wings out of the airfryer and toss in a sauce of your choice, just be mindful that your wings already have some salt so you’ll need less salt in your sauce. (I have a few recipes below!)
- Serve, and enjoy!
Ingredient Notes
The ingredients that go into this Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings – of course we need chicken wings! Skin on, for more flavour and crispness.
Salt – to season the wings with.
Black & White Pepper – will add so much more flavour.
Sweet Paprika – will add so much colour.
Garlic & Onion Powder – adds so much flavour and depth.
Neutral Oil – will make the wings brown evenly.
Baking Powder – makes the wings super crispy!
Cornflour (Corn starch) – provides some more crunch and helps create a thin crispy coating.
Tips and Tricks – Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Pat the chicken wings dry – will help make the chicken crispier and allow the marinade to stick to the wings easier.
- Lay them out flat – laying them out flat will make them cook faster and more evenly. This will also create an even browning all over the wings.
- Use baking powder (baking soda) – this makes all the difference. Using baking powder, will make the wings extra and crispy and help keep the insides moist.
- Use less salt – in whatever sauce you are using to toss your crispy wings in, as we are already adding some salt and flavour in.
- The recipe video is on my TikTok and IG – please tag @aceofspoons_ if you make this recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Large bowl
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken wings w/ the skin on (2 lbs)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp sweet paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp cornflour / corn-starch
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (I like using vegetable or rapeseed oil)
Instructions
- Start by patting the wings dry with some paper towels.
- Then, place the dry chicken wings into a large bowl and add in all of the marinade ingredients.
- Give the wings a good mix (I like to use some gloves here) until they are well coated.
- Now, place the wings in a single even layer in your airfryer and air fry at 200c (400F) for 30 minutes, turning halfway (15 mins) through.
- You’ll know the wings are cooked when they are, crispy and golden all over, and the meat inside is soft and completely white.
- Finally take your wings out of the air fryer and toss in a sauce of your choice, just be mindful that your wings already have some salt so you’ll need less salt in your sauce. (I have a few recipes below!)
- Serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Pat the chicken wings dry – will help make the chicken crispier and allow the marinade to stick to the wings easier.
- Lay them out flat – laying them out flat will make them cook faster and more evenly. This will also create an even browning all over the wings.
- Use baking powder (baking soda) – this makes all the difference. Using baking powder, will make the wings extra and crispy and help keep the insides moist.
- Use less salt – in whatever sauce you are using to toss your crispy wings in, as we are already adding some salt and flavour in.
