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This Air Fryer Chicken Wing recipe serve up super crispy chicken with a hint of lemon and garlic in each bite. No marinating, no mess, just mouthwatering chicken in 30 minutes!
You have to try chicken wings in the air fryer! The circulating hot air means the center of the chicken is succulent, while the skin is ultra crispy. This Air Fryer Chicken Wing recipe will become a new family favorite, plus it’s healthier, using less oil – win win!
If you’re looking for other delicious chicken recipes, why not also try my Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Strips or Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli!
Why you’ll love this Air Fryer Chicken Wing recipe
- Perfectly seasoned chicken wings. No long marinade, just a quick rub with lemon juice, a dusting of garlic powder, onion powder and a sprinkle of paprika – deliciousness in every bite!
- Easy chicken wings. These go from pantry to table in 30 mins, no fuss and no mess!
- Healthier chicken wings. Cooking in the air fryer means less oil but all the crispness.
Ingredients you’ll need
- Chicken Wings
- Seasoning – paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Lemon Juice
- Olive Oil
- Sauce – honey BBQ, hot sauce
How to make this Air Fryer Chicken Wing recipe
- Coat your chicken – Rub the wings with lemon juice then rub in your spices with some olive oil.
- Place the wings in the air fryer – Line your air fryer with the wings, be sure not to overlap them.
- Cook – Air fry the wings for 25 mins at 360 F, flipping then halfway through.
- Coat in sauce, serve and enjoy!
Recipe notes and tips
- Make sure to coat in lemon juice before adding the spices, that way the spices will stick.
- Use a preheated air fryer.
- You can omit the hot sauce from the dip, if you want things milder.
- I used Sweet Baby Ray’s sauce – so good!
- Invest in a kitchen spray bottle for your oil. Spraying oil on the food is easier than drizzling or brushing and gives you an more even coating.
- Don’t overcrowd your basket. Make sure you spread your wings on one layer, don’t overlap them. If you have a smaller air fryer you can cook in batches.
- If using frozen chicken wings, you’ll need to thaw them first.
- Be sure to flip foods over halfway through the cooking time, this ensure even crispness.
- Clean the drawer as well as the basket in the air fryer after every use.
FAQ’s
What to serve with this Air Fryer Chicken Wing recipe
These chicken wings make for a great game day snack as well as part of main meal. There’s lots of sides that marry up well with this recipe, here’s some ideas:
- Mexican Street Corn Salad
- Parmesan Herbed Potatoes
- Spicy Cilantro Hassleback Potatoes
- Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
- Best Grilled Vegetables
- Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta
- Easy Mashed Potatoes
Can I make this Air Fryer Chicken recipe in the oven?
It takes a fair bit longer to achieve crispy chicken wings in the oven. To bake these chicken wings in a conventional oven, preheat oven to 400˚F then bake on a baking rack for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until crispy, flip the wings after 30 minutes.
What are the best wings to use?
Ideally go for organic chicken. For ease it’s best to choose chicken wings that are already broken down into wingettes and drumettes. You can, of course, buy whole chicken wings but you’ll have to break them down into the wingettes and drumettes, this keeps the cook time down and ensures even cooking, especially in a smaller air fryer.
Other delicious chicken recipes
- Spicy Cashew Chicken Recipe
- Creamy Sundried Tomato Chicken Thighs
- Creamy Chicken Tortellini Pasta
- Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
- Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets
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Air Fryer Chicken Wing Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken wings
- 1 tbsp. paprika
- 1 tbsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper, or less to taste
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice, rub on chicken before adding spices.
- 2 tbsps. olive oil
Sauce
- 1/4 cup Honey BBQ sauce, I used Sweet Baby Ray's
- 3 tbsps. hot sauce, any kind you like
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees.
- Place chicken wings in a bowl then add the lemon juice. Rub the wings well with your hands to coat with lemon juice.
- Add in the spices along with the olive oil. Give them a good mix.
- Line your air fryer with as many wings as you can without overlapping them. You may need to do 2 batches is needed.
- Cook the wings for 25 minutes, flipping them over half way through. May take longer depending on your air fryer.
- Once they come out, transfer to a clean bowl and add in some BBQ and hot sauce or you can enjoy without extra sauces.
Notes
- Make sure to coat in lemon juice before adding the spices, that way the spices will stick.
- Use a preheated air fryer.
- You can omit the hot sauce from the dip, if you want things milder.
- I used Sweet Baby Ray’s sauce – so good!
- Invest in a kitchen spray bottle for your oil. Spraying oil on the food is easier than drizzling or brushing and gives you an more even coating.
- Don’t overcrowd your basket. Make sure you spread your wings on one layer, don’t overlap them. If you have a smaller air fryer you can cook in batches.
- If using frozen chicken wings, you’ll need to thaw them first.
- Be sure to flip foods over halfway through the cooking time, this ensure even crispness.
- Clean the drawer as well as the basket in the air fryer after every use.
You don’t mention what temperature to cook them at.
Hi Wynne,
In the recipe card it states preheat air fryer at 360 F. I added it to the copy too so it’s clear to everyone.