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Close-up of air fryer crispy buffalo chicken wings coated in spicy sauce on a white plate.

Air Fryer Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings

Make crispy buffalo chicken wings in your air fryer with this simple recipe. They are perfect for game day or any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Wings
  • 2 lbs chicken wings split into drumettes and flats
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
For the Buffalo Sauce
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp honey

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
  4. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
  5. While the wings cook, mix hot sauce, melted butter, and honey in a bowl.
  6. Toss the cooked wings in the buffalo sauce until fully coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 210mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, let the wings sit uncovered in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking.

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