Description

These crispy buffalo chicken wings are made in the air fryer for a quick, easy, and mess-free snack with bold buffalo flavor and perfect crunch.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds chicken wings, tips removed and wings separated at the joints
1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup (120 ml) buffalo hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional: celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing for serving

Instructions

Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
Toss wings in a large bowl with baking powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
Cook wings at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through at 10 minutes. Add 2-3 minutes if needed for extra crispiness.
While wings cook, mix buffalo hot sauce, melted butter, and garlic powder in a bowl until smooth.
Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl and toss gently with the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
Serve immediately with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing if desired.

Notes

Pat wings dry thoroughly before coating to ensure crispiness. Use baking powder, not baking soda, to avoid off flavors. Flip wings halfway through cooking for even crisping. Toss wings in sauce off the heat to keep flavor fresh. For less spicy wings, reserve some sauce and toss only half the wings. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness; avoid microwaving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Snack
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 4 wings per se
Calories: 325
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 700
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 3
Protein: 27

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