Want to make some awesome Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Wings for your next party or get together but don't want to fill your house with that obnoxious deep fryer smell? My breaded chicken wings give you all the wonderful flavor and crisp of a good chicken wing without any of the hassles!
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Why Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Wings?
When it comes to cooking appetizers and party foods with ease, the Air Fryer reigns supreme. It makes finger foods just a crispy as a deep fryer without soaking your food in fattening oils! Not to mention the Air Fryer won't fill your house with an overbearing deep fried oil smell.
My Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe is perfect for your next sports event, party, Netflix binge session or even as a full-on meal! It's a great comfort food that is made healthier and easier with your Air Fryer.
These breaded chicken wings are ready to eat in less than half an hour and are dairy free, egg free and high in protein.
What's in the flour mixture for these Air Fryer Chicken Wings?
The blend I use to make the flour mixture for these chicken wings is a combination of flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. The smoked paprika gives it such a great flavor paired with the garlic and makes an awesome base for added sauces later.
How do you make these Air Fried Breaded Chicken Wings?
- Place chicken wings in a large bowl. Pour in the oil and then toss to coat the wings well.
- In a separate bowl, add dry ingredients and whisk until combined.
- One at a time, place oiled wings in the dry mixture and coat with breading, then place each wing on in the air fryer basket.
- Set your air fryer to 400F and cook for 20 minutes flipping half way through.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken wings have reached an internal temperature of 165F, and the breading is brown and crunchy before serving.
Do you need to flip the breaded chicken wings while they cook?
Yes! Flipping the wings halfway through the cooking cycle will ensure you get lovely, crispy chicken wings. Remember that the inside of the Air Fryer will be hot so use tongs or a fork to flip the wings halfway through.
How many wings can I cook at a time?
It's best to keep your Air Fryer Chicken Wings in a single layer while cooking them. The way the Air Fryer works means it will need space to circulate the air inside the appliance. So if all the wings are stacked, they won't get crispy.
What do you serve with them?
This chicken recipe is perfect to serve as an appetizer with a dip. You can also serve them as a main course along with my rosemary roasted potatoes, apple zucchini salad or with a side of cauliflower rice.
Can I toss the wings in hot sauce?
One of my favorite things to do when cooking chicken in an Air Fryer is to toss it in hot sauce. You can use your favorite wing sauce, or you can make the sauce I use for my Korean Chicken Wings. Take the crispy chicken wings straight from the air fryer, and toss the wings in your sauce of choice.
Want more Air Fryer recipes?
- Korean Chicken Wings - these are not only incredible when cooked in the air fryer, but they're Keto friendly too!
- Beef Bulgogi Burgers - burgers are incredible in the air fryer! This is my twist on Beef Bulgogi, and you will love the mayo on these!
- Salt & Pepper Shrimp - simple and drool-worthy! These shrimp are so crispy and perfect!
- Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken - The trifecta of low carb culinary perfection: chicken, bacon and a delightful cheesy spinach filling!
- Philly Cheesesteak - Made fast and easy in your air fryer!
- Keto Basil Pesto Chicken - Creamy, delicious and simple.
Looking for another great dish for the big game? This low carb Buffalo Chicken Casserole is as deliciously filling casserole with just the right amount of kick.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Place the chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Fry them in two batches if needed.
- Be sure to flip the wings during cooking.
- You can reheat leftover wings in the air fryer. Cook them at 360°F for 4 minutes. Turn the heat to 400°F and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Want to make these crispy chicken wings into hot wings? Simply remove from the air fryer, and toss with your favorite hot sauce.
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Whether you choose to toss these Air Fried Chicken Wings in sauce, or eat them plain, you're going to fall in love. You'll never eat deep-fried chicken pieces again once you make these crispy chicken wings!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound (453.59 g) chicken wings
- 3 tablespoons (3 tablespoons) Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 cup (62.5 g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) freshly crushed peppercorn
Instructions
- Place chicken wings in a large bowl. Pour in the oil and then toss to coat the wings well.
- In a separate bowl, add dry ingredients and whisk until combined.
- One at a time, place oiled wings in the dry mixture and coat with breading, then place each wing on in the air fryer basket.
- Set your airfryer to 400F and cook for 20 minutes flipping half way through.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken wings have reached an internal temperature of 145F, and the breading is brown and crunchy before serving.
- Place the chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Fry them in two batches if needed.
- Be sure to flip the wings during cooking.
- You can reheat leftover wings in the air fryer. Cook them at 360°F for 4 minutes. Turn the heat to 400°F and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Want to make these crispy chicken wings into hot wings? Simply remove from the air fryer, and toss with your favorite hot sauce.
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Nutrition
Originally published on July 27, 2018, at 8:00 AM.
Every one of the recipes in this book can be made in an hour or less, and many are on the table in as little as 30 minutes. You won’t find “cream of anything” cans in the ingredient list: instead, you’ll start with fresh ingredients–healthful meats and vegetables–and let the air fryer do the hard work.
LB
So easy, so yummy. Made it 2 nights ago and making more tonight. Easy prepare, easy clean up.
Kelly Lindman
My husband and I both agree that these are the BEST wings we’ve ever had. Beats restaurant wings for sure. We cooked them at 350 degrees for 8-9 minutes on each side until the internal temperature was 185 degrees. The breading was so flavorful, this recipe is a keeper!
URVASHI PITRE
Yay!! Be sure to try the gochujang chicken wings from my recipes as well. That is a huge favorite.
Keith
Did not like this recipe at all. All I got was a mouth feel of flour particles. Won’t use this one again.
Don Gage
Hi, your wings are great! Quick question, how would I modify the recipe if the wings are frozen? I forgot to take them out of the freezer. Thanks! Don
URVASHI PITRE
Hi Don you’ll get a faster response in my Facebook group If your question is time sensitive. But the breading won’t stick to frozen wings
Wryker
I'm confused - in no place do you mention "breading" until once in the preparation section. So do you add breading/breadcrumbs to these wings? I thought just the 'dry' goods were used?
URVASHI PITRE
Breading can refer to two things. Either the coating on wings or the process of breading like a verb. So when you dip in flour egg etc you’re creating breading or you are breading the wings. Does that make sense? Not sure if I answered your question.
Wryker
Wow! You replied before I posted again! I get it - so the 'breading' is your term for how it comes out using the dry ingredients. I got an air fryer/convection/bake/broil/toaster and I'm experimenting and loving how chicken wings, breasts and fries come out so I'm going to try 1/2 batch of wings w/flour (I'm going to use a scrambled egg vs oil) and 1/2 with Baking Powder and both mixed with the other dry ingredients in your list. I'll be trying this on Friday so we'll see how it goes. So far, in my air fryer, I need more than 20 minutes for thawed wings. I have the Oster Model TSSTTVMAF1. Thank you for responding!!
Wryker
I stand corrected. You mean breaded in 2 other areas but don't list it as an ingredient?
Debbie Shapiro Gehlken
Which air fryer do you use, please?