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Air fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings

These wings are perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and coated in a tangy, spicy buffalo sauce—all made healthier (and easier!) in the air fryer. Ready in under 30 minutes with no deep-frying mess.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 211kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds frozen chicken wings 8-10 wings

For the Buffalo sauce:

  • 2 Tablespoons butter melted
  • ¼ cup Hot sauce I used Frank’s Original
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400F. If you do not have a preheat button then set your Air fryer to 400 and wait for 4-5 minutes for it to heat up.
  • Place frozen chicken wings in there for 5 minutes. Do not worry if the wings are clumped up together.
  • Drain excess liquid at the bottom tray if any.
  • The wings will start to loosen up and separate , turn them to the other side and air fry on 400F for another 5 minutes.
  • Now you should be able to fully separate the wings. Sprinkle wings with some salt on both sides.
  • Air fry wings on 400F for another 10 minutes turning them halfway through or shaking the basket once.
  • Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • Add the chicken wings to the sauce and toss well.
  • Air fry again on 400F for 8-10 minutes turning them halfway through or shaking the basket once.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Flipping the wings every now and then is something necessary if you are using an air fryer oven. If using one with basket you just need to shake it every 5 minutes or so.
  • Air frying on 8 minutes makes the wings crispy but I’ve found that 10 minutes is better for extra crispy wings.
  • Air fryers are different so until you get used to yours you better check it 2 minutes before the suggested cooking time ends.
  • Saucy wings are better consumed right after they are mixed with sauce. They do not crisp up and reheat well.
  • This recipe does not require brushing or spraying with more oil, wings have enough fat in them already and they will not stick.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg