Description
Shatter-crisp, juicy wings from the air fryer in about 25 minutes—simple seasonings, high heat, and optional sauces.
Ingredients
- Chicken wings, split: 1 kg / 2.2 lb
- Aluminum-free baking powder 2 tsp / 8 g (or cornstarch 1 tbsp / 8 g)
- Kosher salt 1½ tsp / ~6 g
- Garlic powder 1 tsp / 3 g
- Black pepper ½ tsp / 1 g
- Neutral oil spray, light mist (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 200 °C/400 °F for 3–5 min.
- Dry & season: Pat wings dry. Toss with baking powder or cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and pepper until lightly coated.
- Load: Mist basket with oil. Arrange wings in a single layer with space.
- Cook: Air fry 12–14 min, flip, then 10–12 min more, until deep golden and ≥74 °C/165 °F internal (crisper at 82–88 °C/180–190 °F).
- Finish: Toss with sauce or extra seasoning. Rest 2 min and serve.
Notes
5–6 L / 5–6 qt air fryer, tongs, bowl, paper towels, instant-read thermometer, wire rack (optional).
Nutrition (per serving): —
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22–26 minutes
Keywords: air fryer chicken wings, extra crispy, dry rub, time and temp, 400F