Air Fryer Chicken Wings: So Good, You’ll Flap Your Hands with Joy

Gather your ingredients: Before you get started, make sure you have everything you need on hand.

• 450g chicken wings, cut into drumsticks and flats
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Your favourite hot sauce (e.g., buffalo sauce, sriracha)

Let’s get cooking! Follow these simple steps to create the perfect crispy air fryer chicken wings.

1. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
2. Prepare the chicken wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. Cook the chicken wings: Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy. Shake the basket halfway through cooking for even browning.

Toss with favourite sauce: Remove the chicken wings from the air fryer and toss with your favourite sauce. Serve immediately.

Tips:

• For extra crispy skin, let the chicken wings sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.
• If your air fryer is smaller, you may need to cook the chicken wings in batches.
• Experiment with different sauces to find your favourite flavour.

Not feeling up to making your own dipping sauce or dressing for your Air fried chicken wings?

Have a look at our range of delectable chicken wing sauces.

Blue Cheese Dressing:

• 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Ranch Dressing:

• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Sweet and Smoky BBQ Sauce:

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke

Spicy Hot Sauce:

• 1/4 cup hot sauce (e.g., Sriracha, Tabasco)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Don’t Have Buttermilk?

• Sour Cream: While not an exact match, sour cream can be used as a substitute for buttermilk in many recipes. Simply mix equal parts sour cream and milk to create a buttermilk-like consistency.
• Vinegar and Milk: Combine 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice with 1 cup of milk. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes before using.

Can’t find molasses?

• Golden Syrup: Golden Syrup can be used as a substitute for molasses. However, it is slightly sweeter, so you may need to adjust the amount or reduce/remove the brown sugar