The Best Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings

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.

Course Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer, chicken, gluten free, keto, whole30

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings people

Calories 375kcal

Author Sara

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 batches
Spray 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 sauce
Serve with your favorite dressing and enjoy!

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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