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.
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PrintAir 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 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
Chicken wings are one of my favorite things to prepare. Sometimes, I use them as appetizers, sometimes I use them as a main course. I can’t wait to try these!
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These look delicious , the air fryer is still in the box here, because I want to try new things and recipes , but always scared with something new it won’t get cooked properly, especially chicken. I definitely wanna know it’s done all the way through.Can you stack the wings or do they need to be cooked in a single layer batch… thank you. I think I’ll start off with pork chops , then gradually go to chicken.
no way!!! I had no idea an air fryer can cook the wings that well, the pics look soooo delicious. That is it, i am getting one for sure.
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These look great! I need to get an air fryer; I am missing out on making such awesome dishes, like these wings!
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Your air fryer chicken wings recipe looks amazing. I have a brand new air fryer and have tried it several times and can’t get it to work correctly. I think I’ll try again using your recipe.
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Thanks so much Kim! I hope you enjoy it! So yummy!
It looks delicious. I going to cook this for our dinner today. Thanks for sharing this post!
Thanks so much Kami! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
I really enjoy chicken wings. I am definitely going to have to try those lemon pepper wings, they sound ever so flavourful!
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I definitely need to try making chicken wings in the air fryer. They look so delicious! Not sure which of the three ways to try first though!
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i love a good wing recipe. i need to get an air fryer soon
I cannot let my husband see this post…he has been on me to get an air fryer!
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You should get one. They are awesome!
Thanks for sharing this nice recipe. Its one of my favorite comfort food.
I had no idea you could make chicken wings in the air fryer. Guess I know what I’m making tonight.
I’ve heard so much about air fryers, so much healthier to fry foods and boy do those wings look good.
Thanks so much. Yes air fryers are a lot healthier than frying in oil but keep in mind that they do not cook battered food well.
I barter chicken wings in flour with added seasoning then egg wash and finally Panko bread crumbs. I spay both sides of the wings with olive oil nonstick cooking sparky. I cook them for 20 minutes shaking the basket every 4 minutes. They turn out so crispy and moist.
Thanks for the heads up! Sounds delicious!!
We just got an air fryer/toaster oven and I can’t wait to try these! And truthfully I haven’t been a big fan of wings but these look so good!
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Thanks Abbe! These are scrumptious! I think you will love them!
question if its an air fryer then why do you need to turn the chicken half way through because the air fryer is supposed to cook all sides at the same time? I have an air fryer oven and i do not turn mine and they come out nice and crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
Interesting. I have always read and understood to flip foods over halfway through the cooking time. Just as you would if you were cooking on a grill or in a skillet, you need to turn foods over so that they brown evenly.
Love that you put three recipes in for these wings! Lemon Pepper wings sound phenomenal,
Such an easy recipe to get multiple flavors out of chicken wings. These are simple perfect for party appetizers. 🙂
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These are perfect! Love how easy and delicious they turn out.
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Loving these wings and loving the fact I don’t have to heat up my house to make them.
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Yes indeed! Thanks Heidi! Enjoy!
We love chicken wings and fix them at least once a month. I don’t have an air fryer but I think I need one after reading your post.
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