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crispy air fryer wings

Crispy Skin Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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Perfectly crispy on the outside while staying juicy on the inside, these air fryer chicken wings are ready in under 30 minutes. Coated in classic buffalo sauce, they deliver restaurant-quality results without the mess of deep frying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds skin-on chicken wings
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce Frank's preferred
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Trim and discard wing tips, then separate the drummets from the wingettes.
  2. Combine melted butter with hot sauce in a bowl.
  3. Toss wings in the butter-sauce mixture until well coated.
  4. Marinate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  6. Working in batches, arrange wings in the air fryer basket without touching.
  7. Cook first batch for 12 minutes, shaking basket halfway through.
  8. Repeat with second batch.
  9. Combine both batches in air fryer for a final 2-minute blast to ensure all wings are hot and crispy.

Notes

For best results, don't overcrowd the air fryer basket as this prevents proper crisping. You can substitute Frank's hot sauce with your preferred sauce or try different variations like dry rub, Asian-inspired sauce, or BBQ sauce. If using frozen wings, add 5 minutes to the cooking time. Serve with celery sticks, ranch or blue cheese dressing for a classic presentation.

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