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Crispy golden-brown air fryer chicken wings with fresh herbs and a creamy dipping sauce on a white plate.

The Best Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe

These air fryer chicken wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and ready in under 30 minutes. Made with simple pantry spices and minimal oil, they deliver restaurant-style flavor with a healthy twist — perfect for game day or a quick meal!
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Cooking spray (for air fryer basket)
  • 1 lb chicken wings, split into flats and drummettes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or neutral oil)
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
  • Ranch dressing, for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Tongs
  • Paper Towels for drying wings

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken wings very dry with paper towels. This is key for crispiness.
  2. In a large bowl, toss wings with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Spray basket lightly with cooking spray.
  4. Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, not touching. Cook at 380°F for 10 minutes.
  5. Flip wings with tongs. Increase temperature to 400°F (204°C) and cook for 6–8 more minutes until golden and crispy.
  6. Check internal temperature (165°F minimum). Serve immediately with chopped parsley and dipping sauce.

Notes

Use fresh or fully thawed wings. For extra crispiness, optionally add ½ tsp baking powder to the seasoning. Toss in your favorite sauces like buffalo, garlic parmesan, or lemon pepper after cooking. Always cook wings to a safe 165°F internal temperature.