Description
Crispy and flavorful air fryer chicken wings coated in a savory dry rub with a balance of spices and brown sugar, cooked to golden perfection and perfect for serving plain or tossed in your favorite sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Dry Rub
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F in air fryer mode to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for crispy wings.
- Dry Wings: Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to remove moisture, which is crucial for achieving crispiness, then transfer them to a large bowl.
- Coat the Wings: Toss the wings evenly in olive oil. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle this dry rub over the wings and stir until they are thoroughly coated.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the basket, working in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Air Fry the Wings: Cook the wings for 7 minutes, then flip each piece over to cook the other side for an additional 8 minutes or until the wings are golden, crispy, and fully cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy the wings plain as they are, or serve with a dipping sauce like ranch. Optionally, toss them in your favorite sauce such as buffalo or BBQ with a bit of sriracha for added flavor.
Notes
- Patting chicken wings completely dry before cooking is key to achieving crispy skin in the air fryer.
- Working in batches prevents overcrowding the air fryer basket and ensures even cooking and crispiness.
- The baking powder in the dry rub helps create a crispy texture without deep frying.
- Leftover wings can be reheated in the air fryer to maintain their crispiness.
- For a spicy twist, toss cooked wings in homemade Buffalo sauce or add sriracha to BBQ sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 wings)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
