Air Fryer Chicken Wings
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Cooking Time:
20 min
Total Time:
40 min
Servings:
2 to 4 servings
Nothing is more satisfying than cooking up a batch of wings without deep frying. The air fryer’s fan and heating mechanism create a frenzy of forceful hot air that swirls down and around the wings, crisping up the skin to golden perfection (and without the added calories of frying oil). Self-contained air fryers are not the only option for cooking at home: look for multi-cookers and ovens that have an air fryer setting. You can buy chicken wings that are already split or do the work yourself with whole wings – don’t forget to save the tips for making chicken stock.
Ingredient
12 pounds chicken wings, split at the joint and tips removed
2Kosher salt
34 tablespoons unsalted butter
41/2 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
5Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
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Nutritional components
- Serving Size1 of 4 servings
- Calories588
- Total Fat46g
- Saturated Fat16g
- Carbohydrates0g
- Dietary Fiber0g
- Sugar0g
- Protein41g
- Cholesterol287mg
- Sodium591mg
Cooking process
Step 1Pat the chicken wings dry and sprinkle generously with salt. Place the wings in the basket of a 3.5-quart air fryer so they are not touching (if necessary to fit, line up the drumettes standing upright along the sides). Set the air fryer to 360 degrees F and cook for 12 minutes, then flip the wings with tongs and cook for 12 minutes more. Flip the wings again, increase the heat to 390 degrees F and cook until the outsides are extra-crispy, about 6 minutes more.
Step 2Meanwhile, warm the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until melted, about 1 minute. Whisk in the hot sauce.
Step 3Toss the wings with the butter mixture to coat in a large bowl and serve with dressing on the side.
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