Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings
These Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings are the ultimate combination of smoky, sticky, and crispy; without all the oil! Perfect for game days, family dinners, or anytime you're craving finger-licking goodness with less guilt.
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer Any basket-style model works
- 1 Mixing Bowl For seasoning and tossing wings
- 1 Tongs For flipping and removing wings
- 1 Brush For applying BBQ sauce
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings Fresh or thawed separated at joints
- 1 tbsp olive oil Helps crisp the skin
- 1 tsp garlic powder Adds depth of flavor
- 1 tsp smoked paprika Adds a smoky undertone
- 1 tsp salt Adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper Freshly ground if possible
- 1/2 tsp onion powder Optional for extra flavor
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Use your favorite ; spicy sweet, or smoky
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and onion powder until evenly coated.
- Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed).
- Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
- Remove wings and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Brush with BBQ sauce while warm. Return to the air fryer for 2 more minutes to caramelize the sauce, if desired.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or sides!
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, pat them dry with paper towels before seasoning.
- Want more heat? Add a pinch of cayenne or use spicy BBQ sauce.
- You can marinate the wings overnight for even deeper flavor.
