Description
Crispy and juicy air fryer chicken wings coated with a flavorful dry rub made from a blend of spices and brown sugar, perfect for a quick and delicious snack or appetizer. These wings are easy to prepare and cook to perfection in an air fryer, delivering a healthier alternative to traditional fried wings while maintaining great taste and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Dry Rub
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F in air fryer mode and allow it to preheat while you prepare the wings.
- Dry the Wings: Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness during cooking, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Coat the Wings: Drizzle the olive oil over the wings and toss to coat evenly. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the wings and toss thoroughly until each wing is evenly covered.
- Air Fry the Wings: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the wings in a single layer inside the basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 7 minutes, then flip each wing over and continue cooking for an additional 8 minutes until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve the wings plain, enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce such as ranch, or toss them in a sauce like buffalo or BBQ with a splash of sriracha for an extra kick.
Notes
- Patting the wings dry before seasoning is key to achieving a crispy texture.
- The baking powder in the dry rub helps create an extra crispy skin without deep frying.
- Cooking in batches prevents overcrowding and ensures even cooking and crispiness.
- Wings can be served plain or tossed in sauces such as buffalo, BBQ, or ranch.
- Use cooking spray on the air fryer basket to avoid sticking and ease cleanup.
- Adjust spice levels in the rub to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
