Air fryer chicken wings are a great second course, tasty and crispy. Here is the recipe from my book Air Fryer (Gribaudo) published in 2022, a book that contains many recipes from appetizers to desserts in the air fryer. After trying the air fryer chicken rolls and the air fryer nuggets and the air fryer roasted chicken, by popular demand, here are the air fryer chicken wings.
The recipe for making chicken wings in the air fryer is very simple, and you will only need a few ingredients: chicken wings, soy sauce, and paprika. In addition to the paprika chicken wings in the air fryer, at the end of the recipe, you will also find other versions.
Now, let’s get to the recipe and try these air fryer recipes as well.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 3
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 484.97 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 13.61 (g) of which sugars 8.34 (g)
- Proteins 41.14 (g)
- Fat 29.36 (g) of which saturated 7.88 (g)of which unsaturated 17.89 (g)
- Fibers 2.89 (g)
- Sodium 1,605.48 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 80 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Air Fryer Wings
- 6 chicken wings (1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- 2 pinches chili powder
- 2 pinches salt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon hot paprika
- 1 teaspoon tabasco
- 2 pinches salt
- Half teaspoon garlic powder
What You Need
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Vacuum Bag or food bag
Method
Flame any feathered parts of the chicken wings. Pat them dry with paper towels and place them in the bag. Add your chosen seasoning and seal the bag. Shake the chicken wings in the bag so that they are well flavored. Let them rest for at least an hour, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
Remove the chicken wings from the bag and place them in the air fryer basket. Cook for 18 minutes at 392°F*, turning them 2-3 times during cooking. Serve the hot chicken wings and enjoy your meal!
Rosella Errante’s Tips
If you have an air fryer that reaches 446°F, cook the wings at this temperature for 10 minutes and then lower to 392°F.
Tips for Making Chicken Wings with the Air Fryer
When purchasing, choose large, meaty chicken wings. If you find small ones, cook for 15 minutes at 392°F, turning them often, as per the recipe.
