Air fryer Chicken wings (3 ways )

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🍗 Air Fryer Chicken Wings (3 Ways)

These air fryer wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and easy to make in 3 delicious flavors: Classic, Buffalo, and Honey Garlic. Perfect for game day, parties, or a quick dinner!

🔹 Ingredients

🐔 For the Wings (Base for all 3 types)

  • 2 lbs chicken wings (drums and flats)

  • 1 tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • Cooking spray or oil (for air fryer basket)

🔹 Flavor Variations

1. Classic Crispy Wings

  • Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery

2. Buffalo Wings

  • ⅓ cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)

  • 2 tbsp melted butter

  • 1 tsp honey (optional for balance)

3. Honey Garlic Wings

  • ¼ cup honey

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp ketchup

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

  • ½ tsp ginger (optional)

🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Wings

  1. Pat dry the wings thoroughly with paper towels to ensure crispiness.

  2. In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step 2: Air Fry the Wings

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.

  2. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil.

  3. Arrange wings in a single layer (work in batches if needed).

  4. Cook at 400°F for 24–26 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 12 minutes).

    • Optional: Add 2–3 more minutes for extra crispiness.

Step 3: Sauce Variations

🔸 For Classic Crispy Wings:

  • Serve plain with dip — no sauce needed!

🔸 For Buffalo Wings:

  1. Mix hot sauce, melted butter, and honey in a bowl.

  2. Toss hot cooked wings in the buffalo sauce until coated.

🔸 For Honey Garlic Wings:

  1. In a small pan, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and ginger.

  2. Simmer over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

  3. Toss cooked wings in the warm sauce until coated.

🧄 Garnish Ideas (Optional)

  • Chopped parsley or green onions

  • Sesame seeds (for honey garlic)

  • Blue cheese or ranch dressing

  • Celery and carrot sticks

❓ Q&A: Air Fryer Chicken Wings

🔹 Q: Can I cook frozen wings in the air fryer?

A: Yes! Cook at 400°F for 30–33 minutes, flipping halfway. They won’t be quite as crispy unless you thaw and pat them dry first.

🔹 Q: Why use baking powder?

A: Baking powder helps the skin dry out and blister in the air fryer, making the wings extra crispy. Just make sure it’s aluminum-free to avoid a metallic taste.

🔹 Q: Can I make these ahead of time?

A: Yes, you can pre-cook the wings and reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 5–6 minutes before tossing in sauce.

🔹 Q: How do I make them spicier/milder?

A: Adjust the hot sauce or use a spicier one (like Sriracha) for more heat. For milder, reduce the hot sauce and add extra butter or honey.

🔹 Q: Can I double the recipe?

A: You can, but cook in batches for even crispiness. Crowding the basket will steam the wings instead of crisping them.

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