Description

This Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings recipe delivers perfectly crispy and flavorful wings coated in a tangy homemade buffalo sauce. Using the air fryer ensures a healthier and quicker version of this classic appetizer with less oil, while the combination of butter, honey, and buffalo sauce gives a balanced spicy-sweet glaze that’s irresistible for game day or any casual gathering.

Ingredients

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Chicken Wings

2 lbs thawed or fresh chicken wings
1 and 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon baking powder

Buffalo Sauce

1/3 cup buffalo sauce of choice
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey

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Instructions

Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for crisping the wings evenly.
Dry the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove any excess moisture for maximum crispiness during cooking.
Season the Wings: In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, and baking powder until they are evenly coated. The baking powder helps to create a crispier texture.
Arrange Wings in Air Fryer: Place the coated wings in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd them to allow hot air to circulate properly.
Air Fry the Wings: Cook the wings for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to turn the wings and ensure they crisp up evenly on all sides.
Prepare the Buffalo Sauce: While the wings are air-frying, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the buffalo sauce and honey until fully combined and warmed through, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove and Sauce the Wings: Once the wings are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer and transfer to a large bowl. Pour the warm buffalo sauce over the wings and toss thoroughly to coat each piece evenly.
Serve: Serve the buffalo wings hot, with extra sauce on the side if desired for dipping.

Notes

For extra crispy wings, make sure they are patted very dry before seasoning.
You can adjust the amount of honey to control the sweetness of the sauce.
If you like it spicier, add a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the buffalo sauce mixture.
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crisping.
Leftover wings can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer for best texture.