Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Step 1

Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Pat chicken wings very dry with paper towels, then place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, chipotle powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Drizzle chicken wings with oil and stir/toss to coat them.

Step 4

Sprinkle about half the dry rub over the chicken and use your hands to stir/toss the wings with the rub, massaging the spices into the chicken.

Step 5

Repeat with the remaining dry rub.

Step 6

If desired, add a piece of parchment paper (cut to the size of the air fryer basket) to the bottom of the basket. Do this right before adding the chicken wings to the air fryer. It's not necessary, you can air fry the wings directly in the basket.

Step 7

Working in batches, add several chicken wings in the air fryer, skin side down. Do this in a single layer, leaving a little space around each wing to allow for even cooking.

Step 8

Air fry for 8 minutes, then flip them over and cook another 8 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature (with an internal meat thermometer) of 165°F.

Step 9

Since you'll be working in batches, I recommend keeping a baking sheet in a 250°F oven (if you have one), and transferring each batch of cooked wings to the oven while you air fry the next batch.

Step 10

Serve hot, with your favorite dipping sauce (ranch, bleu cheese, bbq, buffalo), and some carrot and celery sticks.