Air fryer buffalo wings in the best way possible, fast! Within minutes you can have crispy wings covered in buffalo sauce straight from the air fryer.
Are you craving a plate full of mouthwatering buffalo wings, but don’t want to order takeout? Look no further than your own kitchen! With the help of an air fryer, you can easily recreate crispy wings at home.
Using an air fryer allows you to achieve that perfect balance of crispy skin and juicy meat without the hassle of deep-frying. Plus, these air fryer buffalo wings are super easy with little effort needed.
Whether you’re hosting a game day party or simply want to enjoy a tasty snack, these homemade air fryer buffalo wings are perfect.
How To Make Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
Ingredients needed
- Chicken wings (also called party wings)
- Salt & pepper
- Buffalo sauce (not hot sauce)
Making the buffalo wings in the air fryer
- First, remove the wings from the package and pat them as dry as possible. This will help with the crispiness of the skin.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F. Do not add salt to the wings until you are ready to put them into the air fryer.
- Season them with salt and pepper to taste then toss them directly in the air fryer. Cook for 24 minutes and flip them halfway through.
- After they are done cooking, toss them in the buffalo sauce then serve.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What makes crispy chicken wings?
I have tried the baking powder, cornstarch and any other method you’ve seen on the internet. Nothing makes much of a difference. You’ll always get the crispiest wings from frying and even crispier with flour. But we use the air fryer to avoid some of those not so healthy ingredients.
Keeping the skin dry as possible is the key. Do not add the salt too early because the salt will draw out the moisture in the wings.
Should you use a rub?
You can use a rub but when making wings with a sauce the star is normally the sauce itself. Adding too many spices and such can throw the flavors off if they’re done incorrectly. Salt and pepper is classic and it works well.
Add oil to the wings for crispier skin?
Adding a little oil to the wings can help make them a bit crispier. But, without the oil they can still get crispy. I recommend tossing in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil instead of spraying them.
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Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken party wings
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
Instructions
- First, remove the wings from the package and pat them as dry as possible. This will help with the crispiness of the skin.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400℉. Do not add salt to the wings until you are ready to put them into the air fryer.
- Season them with salt and pepper to taste then toss them directly in the air fryer. Cook for 24 minutes and flip them halfway through.
- After they are done cooking, toss them in the buffalo sauce then serve.