Go Back
–+ servings
air fryer chicken wings in a serving plate

The Best Air Fryer Chicken Wings, Top 9 Free Recipe

Course: Appetizer, Main Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chicken wings, chicken wings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 36 minutes
marinating time: 12 hours
Total Time: 12 hours 51 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 111kcal
Author: Sharon (NutFreeWok.com)
Cost: $10
Learn how to make the tastiest chicken wings in your air fryer as an appetizer. This is a great alternative way to make tasty wings without deep frying them.
Print Recipe

Ingredients

  • 12 chicken wings or 24 drumettes and/or flats
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder or onion salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper fresh and finely ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt reduce if using onion salt

Instructions

  • If using whole chicken wings, use a sharp knife to cut the chicken wings at the joint to separate the drumettes, flats, and tips. Reserve the tips for other uses.
  • Use a damp paper towel to wipe the chicken skin to remove any bits of yellow membrane or feathers. Use dry paper towels to pat dry, set aside.
  • In a clean gallon-sized zippered plastic bag, combine the 4 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. Add the chicken wing pieces, seal the bag, and shake to thoroughly coat the chicken wing pieces. Refrigerate for 12-24 hours until ready to air fry.
  • When ready to air fry, program your air fryer for 18 minutes at 400°F. After it preheats, add the chicken wing pieces in a single layer (air fry in 2 batches if needed).
  • Set a timer for 12 minutes and when it chimes, turn the chicken pieces and continue to air fry for 6 more minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Air fry the remaining wings in the second batch. Serve immediately.

Notes

I use 2 trays of chicken wings (3-3.5 pounds total). This recipe makes 24 chicken wing pieces from 12 whole chicken wings and serves 12 people as an appetizer or 4-5 people as an entree. 
The nutrition facts are approximate. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2pieces | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.05g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg