Air Fryer Chicken Wings Favorite Family Recipes

These Air Fryer Chicken Wings are the perfect appetizer and game day food. They are easy to snack on, easy to make, and everyone loves them. My favorite way to serve them is with ranch dipping sauce or blue cheese dressing, and carrot and celery sticks on the side. I still can’t believe how crispy this air fryer chicken wings recipe is without frying them in oil. My Air Fryer could be my new favorite appliance in the kitchen!

Ingredients in Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe

For this recipe all you need are a few simple ingredients, and the very best hot sauce in the world:

Wings

Chicken wings – two pounds of your favorite wings. I like to find them at Costco, where they sell huge bags of wingettes and drumettes. Baking powder – one teaspoon, to coat the wings. This will help the sauce stick to the wings and help them crisp up in the air fryer. Salt and pepper – to taste.

For the Sauce:

Dark brown sugar – One and a half cups. Dark brown sugar can be found in the baking aisle right next to the regular sugar. It’s best for a rich, sweet sauce for the wings. Frank’s Original Red Hot Sauce – my favorite sauce of all time. I use it in everything, but especially when cooking wings. The spices balance out the sweetness of the sugar. Water – one tablespoon to mix everything together.

For the Ranch Dip

What are wings without the perfect ranch dip? It’s easy to make from scratch and tastes SO much better than a bottle of ranch dressing:

Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix – one packet of the dry mix. Buttermilk – one cup. If you don’t have buttermilk, add a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk. Mayonnaise – one cup. We love the Best Foods Mayonnaise, but you can use your favorite brand.

Best Air Fryer Chicken Wings Sauce

Our favorite sauce for wings is a copycat recipe from Winger’s Roadhouse Grill. It is sweet with a little kick of spicy. Feel free to use your favorite BBQ sauce or buffalo sauce as a substitute. Either will work great on these Air Fryer Wings.

Additional Dippings Sauces and Seasonings

Once you have a basic recipe in mind, you can change it up a million different ways!

Whisk in onion powder and garlic powder to some melted butter or olive oil to brush on after frying. Garnish with paprika for extra color and flavor. Make lemon pepper wings with ground pepper and a splash or two of lemon juice. Add an extra kick with some cayenne pepper Try dipping these tasty air fryer wings in our homemade ranch dressing or our creamy blue cheese sauce. Serve with carrots and celery for dipping.

Tips for using an Air Fryer

Don’t be intimidated by an Air Fryer! Once you get the basics down, it is so simple to use. Here are a few suggestions and tricks for this crispy chicken wings recipe and using an Air Fryer in general:

When you purchase an Air Fryer, make sure you read through the instruction manual before using. Many Air Fryers are multi-functional and come with recipes and cooking ideas that are helpful in the kitchen. You will also get cooking tips that are specific to your Air Fryer. This Air Fryer, and comes with 3 stackable baskets and a recipe book. Always preheat your Air Fryer before use. It only takes a minute. Set it to 400 degrees for 1 minute, cook with it empty, and it will be hot and ready to use. Use a little non-stick cooking spray or air fryer parchment sheets (with holes) to prevent food from sticking to trays. Keep food from touching, this will help the air circulate all around each piece of food for even cooking and crispiness. Food may need to be cooked in a couple of batches. Shake excess moisture, then turn food halfway through the cooking process for more even cooking. Use toothpicks to secure lighter foods. I’ve had bread fly off the top of a sandwich from the air circulating. Don’t be afraid to check your food for doneness, opening the drawer won’t ruin the cooking process. Get an oil sprayer for making dry breaded foods like our Homemade Mozzarella Sticks. A little spritz of oil can make breading more crispy (not needed for this wing recipe).

Can I Air Fry Frozen Chicken Wings?

Yes! Using chicken wings from the freezer in the Air Fryer is a breeze. Generally frozen wings take an additional 5-10 minutes to cook depending on the Air Fryer. In addition, follow these steps to ensure thoroughly cooked and crispy wings: READ NEXT: 75+ Super Bowl Recipes

More Air Fryer Recipes

I recently purchased an Air Fryer at the recommendation of a good friend. How did I ever live without it? I first used it to give new life to leftovers. Now I’m using it for many recipes I used to bake in the oven or fry in the deep-fryer. In addition to these air fryer wings, try the air fryer for these recipes:

Air Fryer French Fries: Air Fryer French Fries gives you the crisp texture of deep-fried french fries with a fraction of the oil. A fabulous recipe for easy French fries. Air Fryer Chicken Teriyaki Bowls: In this quick and easy recipe, teriyaki marinated chicken and sliced vegetables “air fry” together for a delicious dinner. Air Fryer Bacon: This is the best way to cook bacon! You won’t be cleaning up grease splatters all over the kitchen. Air Fryer Donuts: Learn how to make donuts in your air fryer with this simple and delicious recipe. More Air Fryer Recipes: Get inspiration for delicious ways to use your Air Fryer.