Air Fried Chicken Wings

🍗 Air Fried Chicken Wings Recipe

✅ Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken wings (split at joints, tips removed if desired)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika (or regular)

• Optional: 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (for heat)

🔥 For Tossing After (Optional):

• Buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, honey garlic, or any favorite wing sauce

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prep the Wings
   Pat wings dry with paper towels — this is key for crispiness.

2. Season
   In a large bowl, toss wings with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using).

3. Preheat the Air Fryer
   Set it to 380°F (193°C) for about 3 minutes.

4. Cook the Wings

   • Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

   • Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 25–30 minutes, shaking the basket every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.

5. Crisp Them Up (Optional)
   For extra crisp: increase temperature to 400°F (204°C) in the last 5 minutes.

6. Sauce 'Em Up (Optional)
   Toss the cooked wings in your favorite sauce right after cooking while they’re still hot.

🍴 Serving Suggestions:

• Serve with ranch or blue cheese dip

• Add celery and carrot sticks on the side

• Great with fries or a side salad

🧊 Storage Tips:

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

• Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 5–6 minutes to re-crisp.