Air-Fryer Chicken Wings

You can't go wrong with air-fryer chicken wings. Our spice rub has a nice kick from the cayenne seasoning. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min.
Makes

2 dozen

Ingredients

2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon each ground mustard, ginger and nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 whole chicken wings (2-1/2 pounds)
Optional: ranch salad dressing, Buffalo sauce or barbecue sauce

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 300°. In a large bowl, combine the garlic powder, garlic salt, mustard, ginger, nutmeg, pepper, allspice, baking soda and cayenne.
Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections. Add to bowl with spices and stir to coat. In batches, arrange wings in a single layer on tray in greased air-fryer basket. Cook 15 minutes. Increase temperature to 400°; cook until chicken juices run clear and they are golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Repeat with remaining wings. Serve hot with sauce if desired.

Air-Fryer Chicken Wing Tips

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Should you use fresh or frozen wings for air-fryer chicken wings?

For this air-fryer chicken wing recipe, we recommend using fresh chicken. If you snagged frozen wings, follow these cooking instructions for cooking frozen food in an air fryer.

What should you serve with air-fryer chicken wings?

Air-fryer chicken wings pair well with many dishes! Serve it with a homemade blue cheese dressing or ranch with celery sticks. Or pair it with another tasty side dish like macaroni and cheese or rolls!

Research contributed by Christina Herbst, Taste of Home Assistant Digital Editor

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