Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these easy air fryer chicken wings deliver all the flavour of deep-fried wings without the extra oil. They're perfect for family dinners, game nights, weekend snacks or casual entertaining. With a simple seasoning blend and quick cooking time, you'll have a delicious batch of wings on the table in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1kg chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
Method
Step 1
Pat the chicken wings dry using paper towel.
Place them into a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper and mixed herbs.
Mix until the wings are evenly coated.
Step 3
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes.
Step 4
Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Cook in batches if necessary.
Step 5
Air fry for 10 minutes.
Turn the wings over.
Step 6
Cook for a further 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown, crispy and fully cooked.
Step 7
Serve immediately with your favourite dipping sauces.
Optional Sauces
Sticky Honey Garlic
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
Mix together and toss through the hot wings.
Sweet Chilli
- 3 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
Drizzle over the wings before serving.
BBQ
- 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
Toss the wings until coated.
Tips
- Dry wings become crispier during cooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the basket.
- Turn halfway through cooking for even browning.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on wing size.
Serving Ideas
- Chips or potato wedges
- Coleslaw
- Corn on the cob
- Garden salad
- Garlic bread
Conclusion
These easy air fryer chicken wings are crispy, flavourful and incredibly simple to prepare. Whether you're feeding the family or serving snacks to guests, they're guaranteed to disappear quickly.
