Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Wings
Achieve perfectly crispy chicken wings with minimal oil using your air fryer, a Canadian favourite for snacks or game night.
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken wings — split flats and drumettes
- 15 mL canola oil
- 5 mL salt
- 2 ½ mL black pepper — freshly ground
- Garlic powder — to taste
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Large bowl
- Tongs
Instructions
Tip: tap Start Cooking for hands-free step mode with built-in timers.
- 1
Pat chicken wings very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness.
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the dried chicken wings with canola oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- 3
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes. (Visual cue: air fryer light indicates preheated or beep sounds).
5 min timer - 4
Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches.
- 5
Cook for 15 minutes, then flip the wings using tongs. (Visual cue: wings will start to brown slightly).
15 min timer - 6
Continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and crispy, and internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). (Visual cue: skin will be bubbly and crunchy).
15 min timer - 7
Remove from air fryer and serve immediately with your favourite dipping sauce, or toss in buffalo sauce if desired.
Notes
- Ensure wings are as dry as possible before adding oil and seasoning for maximum crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking and browning.
- For extra flavour, marinate the wings for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) before air frying.
Substitutions
- Canola oil: Avocado oil or grapeseed oil
- Garlic powder: Onion powder or smoked paprika
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for best results.
Freezer
Cooked wings can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the air fryer from frozen for a longer time.
Nutrition not calculated. Cook temperatures follow Health Canada guidance where cited.
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