Air Fryer Chicken Wings could not be any easier. They are crispy on the outside, perfectly cooked on the inside, and seasoned to perfection. They are perfect for movie night, cocktail parties, neighborhood shindigs, and game day.
These Air fryer Chicken Wings are a friend- and family-favorite, but if you are cooking for a group, you will have to plan and cook in batches. You can start ahead of the party and keep the wings in a large pan in the oven on warm. We make Cajun, lemon pepper, and honey barbecue. We like them all, but our favorite is the Cajun.
I am sure you have seen these egg-shaped counter appliances at one of the warehouse stores. They are essentially compact convection ovens that rapidly blow hot air onto food to cook it. Because air fryers have smaller chambers and higher-speed air circulation, they work faster than traditional convection ovens. Compared with deep-fried food, air-fried food has fewer calories and less fat.
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings
This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below.
- Baste and season the wings.
- Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings (3 ways)
- Cajun Wings: Before cooking, brush the wings with olive oil and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Use less or more depending on your taste.
- Lemon Pepper Wings: Before cooking, brush with olive oil and sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning.
- Honey Barbecue Wings: Cook the wings for 10 minutes, turning halfway through. Mix ½ cup barbecue sauce and 2 tablespoons of honey. Remove and dunk in the honey barbecue sauce. Now cook the wings for about 10 more minutes, turning halfway through.
Sauces to Serve With The Wings
- Ranch Dressing
- Blue Cheese Dressing
- Homemade Barbecue Sauce
- Chipotle Mayonnaise
- Honey Mustard Sauce
- Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken wings
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Olive oil
- Cajun seasoning
- Lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
Honey Barbecue Wings
- Place wings in the cooking basket in a single layer with a little space between them. Cook for 10 minutes at 400 degrees, turning halfway through. Mix barbecue sauce and honey. Remove and dunk the wings in the honey barbecue sauce. Place back in the air fryer in a single layer with a little space between them. Cook for another 10 minutes, turning halfway through.
Cajun Wings
- Brush or dunk wings in olive oil and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Place wings in the cooking basket in a single layer with a little space between them. Cook for 20 minutes at 400 degrees, turning halfway through.
Lemon Pepper Wings
- Brush or dunk wings in olive oil and sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning. Place wings in the cooking basket in a single layer with a little space between them. Cook for 20 minutes at 400 degrees, turning halfway through.
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Harley
I must say that this air fryer chicken wings recipe was pretty delicious and easy. The wings were crispy and flavorful!
Melissa C
These look so delicious and I am pinning this recipe to come back and make for my husband and my son too. They both love delicious chicken wings and these look insanely yummy!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Melissa! Enjoy!
Hadley
My partner always cooks chicken wings in the air fryer! It’s such a better way then frying – I will share these tips with him.
Kira
Oo we loved these chicken wings. These were so good, juicy and crispy, best of both worlds
Claire
I love cooking these! Although I find splitting the wings – drum & flats – to be so tedius. It’s always worth it though! Air fryer wings are the best!
Beth Pierce
I agree, Claire!
Ree L
Both lemon pepper and honey bbq sound like great versions we’d do. We prefer boneless wings, but definitely need to try them like this in the air fryer as it’s so simple