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Overhead of 16 golden air fryer chicken wings with blistered skin in an 8×8-inch pan on parchment.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe (Extra Crispy)


  • Author: Chef Ana
  • Total Time: 25–40 minutes
  • Yield: 1 kg wings (about 20–24 pieces), serves 4–6

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