Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings made with simple ingredients and a tangy honey-butter buffalo sauce. These wings are perfectly cooked in the air fryer for an irresistibly crunchy texture without the mess of deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 lbs thawed or fresh chicken wings
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce of choice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for crispy wings.
- Dry the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove moisture, which helps achieve maximum crispiness during air frying.
- Season the Wings: In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, and baking powder until each wing is evenly coated. The baking powder helps to create a crispier skin.
- Arrange in Basket: Place the wings in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd them for even air circulation and crisping.
- Air Fry Wings: Cook the wings in the air fryer for 20-25 minutes at 400°F, shaking or flipping the basket halfway through to ensure they cook evenly and get uniformly crispy.
- Prepare Buffalo Sauce: While the wings cook, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then add buffalo sauce and honey, stirring and heating until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove and Toss: Once the wings are golden and crispy, remove them from the air fryer and transfer to a large bowl. Pour the warm buffalo sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve the wings hot with extra buffalo sauce on the side if desired for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure the wings are patted dry very well to get maximum crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation.
- Adjust the cooking time slightly if wings are smaller or larger than average.
- Use your favorite brand of buffalo sauce to customize the heat and flavor.
- Honey in the sauce adds a subtle sweetness that balances the spicy buffalo flavor.
- Leftover wings can be reheated in the air fryer to maintain crispiness.
