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Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings: Best Easy Game Day Snack Recipe

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These crispy air fryer buffalo wings are golden brown, ultra-crunchy, and tossed in a tangy, spicy buffalo sauce. Perfect for game day, parties, or a quick weeknight treat, they deliver classic flavor with way less mess than traditional frying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats (fresh or thawed, patted dry)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (NOT baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup Frank’s RedHot Original or favorite hot sauce
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Celery sticks (for serving, optional)
  • Carrot sticks (for serving, optional)
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for serving, optional)
  • Chopped fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. If needed, separate into drumettes and flats, discarding wing tips.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and pepper. Add wings and toss until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 380°F for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, without overcrowding. Cook in batches if necessary.
  5. Air fry wings at 380°F for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. For extra crispiness, increase temperature to 400°F for an additional 5-7 minutes, watching closely.
  6. While wings cook, melt butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Stir in hot sauce, honey (if using), and cayenne (if using) until smooth.
  7. Transfer hot wings to a clean bowl. Pour buffalo sauce over wings and toss until evenly coated.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley or green onions, alongside celery, carrots, and ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Notes

For best crispiness, pat wings very dry and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Baking powder (not soda) is key for crunchy skin. Toss wings in sauce after air frying, not before. For gluten-free, ensure baking powder is certified gluten-free. To make dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan margarine or olive oil. Keep finished wings warm in a low oven if cooking in batches.

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