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These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are absolute flavor bombs that will have you licking your fingers after each bite. Enjoy as a snack or appetizer or even as a main dish!
Why You Will Love These Buffalo Wings
You will be adding these airy fryer buffalo chicken into your regular rotation because they are quick, easy and so delicious. The wings get that perfect crispy skin on the outside while the inside stays tender and juicy. The spice mixture adds that extra boost of flavor before it gets tossed in the easy, two ingredient buffalo sauce. These buffalo chicken wings are perfect for game day or for any day of the week!
Ingredients
This is a brief rundown of the recipe, full measurements and instructions in the recipe card below
- 2 lbs chicken wing sections – not frozen
- Paprika
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Onion Powder
- Black Pepper
- Frank’s Hot Sauce
- Ghee
- Avocado Oil Spray
How To Make Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
- Prep the wing sections by patting them completely dry with a paper towel
- Prepare the spice mixture in a small bowl by combining the paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder and black pepper
- Coat the wings with the seasoning mixture and place in an even layer in the air fryer basket
- Spray with avocado oil and cook at 380’F for 10 minutes and then flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes
- Turn the heat up to 400’F and cook for 1-2 extra minutes to get that extra crispy skin
- While the wings are cooking, heat the hot sauce and ghee (or butter) in a small saucepan until the butter is melted and the sauce is just warmed through
- Once the wings are done, add to a large bowl and toss with the sauce. Serve with your favorite dressing and veggie sticks
Recipe Notes
Tips for Extra Crispy Skin
- Pat your wings dry with paper towels before seasoning them. This helps get rid of any extra moisture so the skin can get nice and crispy!
- Lay them in one even layer in the air fryer basket. You will have to make them in batches, but trust me, you get the best result this way.
- Cook at a higher heat for the last few minutes for the ultimate crispiness.
Reheating Leftovers
Wings are the best when enjoyed the same day, but if you have leftovers, just reheat in the air fryer! A few minutes at 380’F will heat them through and give you the best result.
Sauce
If you don’t want to do the homemade sauce, you can follow the recipe as is and then toss in your favorite premade sauce. I like to make a big batch and then coat half of them in BBQ sauce for my kiddos.
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The Best Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Wing Sections thawed (or fresh)
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 cup Franks Hot Sauce
- 1/4 cup Ghee or butter
- Avocado Oil Spray
Instructions
- Pat the wing sections dry with paper towels
- Mix the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl and coat the wings with the mixture
- Place the seasoned wings in the air fryer basket, in an even layer (no stacking). You will have to cook in batchesSpray with avocado oil. Place the basket in the air fryer and turn heat to 380'F. Set the time for 10 minutes. Flip and then cook another 10 minutes (internal temp should be 165')Turn heat to 400'F and cook 1-2 more minutes to get the skin extra crispy (be careful not to burn the seasoning)
- While the wings are cooking, add the hot sauce and ghee (or butter) to a small saucepan and heat until the ghee is melted and the sauce is warmed through. Set aside
- When the wings are cooked add to a large bowl and toss with the buffalo sauceServe with your favorite dressing and enjoy!
Notes
- Pat your wings dry with paper towels before seasoning them. This helps get rid of any extra moisture so the skin can get nice and crispy!
- Lay them in one even layer in the air fryer basket. You will have to make them in batches, but trust me, you get the best result this way.
- Cook at a higher heat for the last few minutes for the ultimate crispiness.