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.
We purchased an air fryer for Christmas and we just love it. You can cook chicken breasts, hamburgers, egg rolls, potato chips, french fries and these amazing chicken wings. Honestly it does not get much easier than this. The chicken wings are perfectly crispy on the outside and oh so tender on the inside.
These Air fryer Chicken Wings are a friend and family favorite but if you are cooking for a group you will have to plan ahead 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 are the Cajun.
What is an air fryer?
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 a higher speed air circulation they work faster than a traditional convection oven. Compared to deep frying, air fried food has less calories and fat.
How do you make Air Fryer Chicken Wings?
Simply baste and season your wings. Then place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between them for the air to flow. Cook for about ten minutes then flip and cook for about ten more minutes. The time may need to be slightly increased or decreased if the wings are really small or extra large.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings (3 ways)
- Cajun Wings – before cooking the wings brush 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 together 1/2 cup barbecue sauce and 2 tablespoons honey. Remove and dunk in the honey barbecue sauce. Now cook the wings for about 10 more minutes turning halfway through.
Sauces or dressings to serve with Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Ranch Dressing
- Blue Cheese Dressing
- Honey Barbecue Sauce
- Chipotle Mayonnaise
- Honey Mustard Sauce
- Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce
These scrumptious Air Fryer Chicken Wings are so easy, delicious and a lot healthier than their deep fried cousins. Dust that air fryer off and make a batch for yourself today. In fact make a double batch of the Cajun. They are our favorites.
Other appetizer recipes you will love!
- Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls
- Jalapeno Popper Pinwheel Recipe
- Grilled Shrimp Kebabs
- Crispy Fried Mushrooms
- Baked Brie
- Pigs in a Blanket
Air Fryer Chicken Wings (3 ways)
Air Fryer Chicken Wings could not be any easier. They are crispy on the outside, perfectly cooked on the inside and seasoned to perfection.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 16-20 wings 1x
- Category: appetizer
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken wings
- 1/4 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 together 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.
Keywords: chicken wings, Cajun chicken wings, lemon pepper chicken wings, honey barbecue chicken wings, air fry chicken wings, air fryer recipe
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Dale Ruthenberg
In response to Scott Robnett sr comment about turning the wings. I have an air fryer that has a basket and wire racks, if you use the wire rakes you don’t have to turn them, but with the basket you have to turn to get even browning.
Dale Ruthenberg
How much would the cooking time change if you used frozen wings? I really love pork chops in the air fryer, so moist.
Beth Pierce
About 30-35 minutes at 400 turning several times.
Maureen Baisden
I use my Air Fryer all the time. I have made steak, fries, biscuits, hamburgers, what ever you can think of and they turn out great!! These winges sound really good and will give them a try soon.
Jacque Hastert
These look incredible! I can’t wait to get an air fryer and start making some wings right away!
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katerina @ diethood.com
YUM!! These air fryer chicken wings sound amazing!! A must try!
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Jacque Hastert
Time to grab the air fryer! I love that these come out so crispy and full of flavor.
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Catalina
These chicken wings look so crispy and so easy to make! Love it!
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