Name: Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken wings; Kosher salt; Black pepper; Garlic powder; 1/4 cup butter; 1/3 cup hot sauce; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Buffalo wings are a beloved appetizer, known for their spicy kick and satisfying crunch. This recipe elevates the classic by using an air fryer to achieve ultimate crispiness without deep frying. We’ll guide you through making the perfect batch of buffalo wings, complete with a simple, flavorful homemade sauce that complements the heat. Ideal for game days, parties, or just a weeknight treat, these air fryer buffalo wings are surprisingly easy to make and incredibly delicious. Forget restaurant prices and less-than-ideal texture; this recipe ensures a perfect balance of tender, juicy chicken and a crispy exterior, all coated in that irresistible buffalo sauce.

⏱ Time: 35 min

👥 Servings: 2-4

📊 Level: Easy

🥗 8 ingredients

Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings Recipe

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 lb chicken wings
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Garlic powder
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup hot sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Method

Make the Buffalo Sauce: Whisk together the buffalo sauce ingredients (melted butter, hot sauce, Worcestershire or soy sauce, and garlic powder). Set aside.
Pat dry the chicken wings. Season the wings with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder and then add to the air fryer basket/tray in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
Air Fry the Wings at 400°F/205°C for 20-30 minutes, flipping the wings after the first 15 minutes. Cook the wings until crispy and cooked through. Depending on how many much you are cooking and the size of your air fryer, the wings might need to be tossed a third time while cooking so the air fry evenly.
Optional: For a little more flavor, brush a little sauce on wings about 2 minutes before they are finished cooking. Continue to air fry for another 1-2 minutes with the sauce. Make sure not to air fry the sauced wings too long or else the sauce will burn. You’ll be adding more sauce on before serving.
Sauce the Wings Before Serving: Allow the wings to cool for a couple minutes, then toss them with the homemade buffalo sauce. The sauce will cling less to super hot wings because the hot wings melt the butter. So if the wings are slightly cooler, the homemade sauce will cling more. If you’re using bottled sauce, then you can coat the super hot wings and the sauce will still stick. Sauce and serve warm.

Notes

– Ensure wings are patted completely dry before seasoning for maximum crispiness.
– Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to allow air circulation.
– For an extra crispy skin, consider a second air frying cycle at a slightly lower temperature after saucing if you prefer.

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Pro tips

Ensure wings are patted completely dry before seasoning for maximum crispiness.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to allow air circulation.
For an extra crispy skin, consider a second air frying cycle at a slightly lower temperature after saucing if you prefer.

Enjoy these perfectly crispy air fryer buffalo wings! Feel free to adjust the hot sauce and butter ratio to your taste.

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