Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
These Air Fryer Buffalo Wings are perfect for an appetizer, game-day snack, or weeknight dinner. These buffalo wings cooked with air fryer instead of deep-fried, are just as crispy and delicious as what you’d order at a restaurant. They are less oily and healthier, and you can enjoy them without feeling guilty.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
Chicken Wings:
- 5 Chicken Wings
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 cup Homemade Buffalo Sauce
- Salt and Pepper To taste
Buffalo Sauce:
- 1 1/3 cup Frank's red hot sauce
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 3 tbsp White Vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- Salt To taste
Instructions
Chicken Wings:
- Pat dries the chicken wings. Use a paper towel to remove any excess moisture from the outside.
- In a medium bowl, mix the wings with a little oil and the garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, 1 tablespoon buffalo sauce, and salt and pepper. Make sure the wings are evenly coated.
- Place the chicken wings in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Try to spread them apart and not overcrowd, so that the hot air can circulate evenly to produce a good crisp on the wings.
- Cook on 400 F for 20-22 minutes until browned and crispy on the outside. Cook in batches if necessary, depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Once air fryer buffalo wings are done, place the wings in to a large bowl. Pour over the remaining buffalo sauce and mix well to combine.
Buffalo Sauce:
- 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the hot sauce, butter, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Whisk them together until they combine. Once the sauce comes to a simmer, remove the pan from the heat. Add a dash of salt to taste.
- Allow the sauce to cool. Once it cools, the sauce will thicken. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it can last for up to a month.