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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy chicken wings cooked in the air fryer and tossed in a spicy, buttery Buffalo sauce—perfect for game day or casual snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground if possible
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil
  • Buffalo Sauce:
  • ½ cup (120 ml) hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 3 tablespoons (45 g) unsalted butter, melted (or dairy-free butter)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a large bowl, combine baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  3. Toss the wings in the seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of vegetable or olive oil over the wings and toss to coat.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  6. Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin side down if possible. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if needed.
  7. Air fry wings at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 10-12 minutes), until golden brown and crispy with an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).
  8. While wings cook, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne or smoked paprika in a small bowl.
  9. Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl, pour Buffalo sauce over, and toss gently to coat all wings.
  10. Serve immediately with celery sticks and your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Pat wings dry thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Use baking powder (not baking soda) for the best crispy skin. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket and flip wings halfway through cooking. If wings are not crispy enough, cook an additional 2-3 minutes uncovered. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter or coconut oil. Can bake in a convection oven at 425°F for 35-40 minutes if no air fryer is available.

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Keywords: air fryer chicken wings, buffalo sauce, crispy wings, game day recipe, easy chicken wings, spicy wings

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