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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Bold Buffalo Sauce

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Crispy chicken wings tossed in a spicy, tangy Buffalo sauce made easy with an air fryer for a mess-free, flavorful snack or meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900 g) fresh whole chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Buffalo Sauce:
  • ½ cup (120 ml) hot sauce (preferably Frank’s RedHot Original)
  • 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsley or celery sticks

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and separate into flats and drumettes if not already done.
  2. In a large bowl, combine baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the wings thoroughly to coat evenly.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  4. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook in batches if necessary.
  5. Air fry the wings for 25-28 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 12-14 minutes), until skin is golden and crispy.
  6. While wings cook, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  7. Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl, pour Buffalo sauce over, and toss until each wing is coated.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley or celery sticks if desired.

Notes

Dry wings thoroughly before seasoning for maximum crispiness. Use baking powder, not baking soda, to avoid off flavors. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to prevent soggy skin. Toss wings in sauce immediately after cooking for best coating. For extra crispiness, air fry 2-3 minutes longer after saucing, watching carefully to avoid burning.

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