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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings Three Ways

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These crispy air fryer chicken wings come in three delicious flavors—buffalo, honey garlic, and BBQ—offering a quick, easy, and flavorful snack or meal with less oil and mess than traditional frying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • For the Buffalo Wings:
  • 1/3 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • For the Honey Garlic Wings:
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • For the BBQ Wings:
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat 2 pounds of chicken wings dry with paper towels.
  2. Toss wings in a bowl with 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Let wings rest for 10 minutes to help the baking powder start working.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  5. Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
  6. Air fry wings for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until skin is golden and crispy.
  7. While wings cook, prepare the sauces in separate bowls:
  8. Buffalo: Melt 3 tablespoons butter and stir into 1/3 cup hot sauce with 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
  9. Honey Garlic: Whisk 1/4 cup honey, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  10. BBQ: Combine 1/2 cup barbecue sauce with smoked paprika and chili powder.
  11. Once wings are cooked, divide into three portions and toss each portion in its respective sauce until well coated.
  12. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds, alongside celery sticks or dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese.

Notes

Pat wings dry thoroughly before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to avoid steaming. If wings are not crispy enough, add 3-5 more minutes of cooking time. Thin sauces with water or extra butter if they become too thick when reheated. For gluten-free, substitute baking powder with almond flour and use gluten-free soy sauce.

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