Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings

These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and slathered in a classic, homemade Buffalo sauce that coats every nook and cranny of the wing.

They’re the perfect simple chicken wings to serve as an addicting appetizer for game day or to enjoy as a flavorful main course all year round.

If you haven’t been making chicken wings in the air fryer, then you’re missing out! The wings get crispy on the outside and are perfectly tender and juicy on the inside. Plus, this delicious side dish can be whipped up in just 30 minutes.

ingredients you’ll need

• Chicken wings: I love using bone-in chicken wings because they’re SO flavorful and the classic way to enjoy this dish, but if you’d prefer to make this boneless – cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1/2″ strips.
• Avocado oil: Avocado oil is my preferred neutral cooking oil. It’s added to the chicken wing ingredients to help it crisp up.
• Garlic powder: To add a savory taste, I used garlic powder with the seasonings. You can also substitute onion powder if you don’t have any garlic powder on hand.
• Smoked paprika: Used to give the wings a slightly smoky flavor as well as to give them a slight color.
• Kosher salt: I recommend using kosher salt for this recipe. However, you can use table salt, but you will want to cut the amount in half.
• Black pepper: Freshly grated black pepper has a distinct spiciness that pairs beautifully with the savory notes of the paprika and garlic powder.
• Coconut butter: Also known as coconut manana is pureed whole coconut flesh. Coconut butter is used in place of traditional butter in the Buffalo sauce while sneaking in vital fiber and nutrients!
• Honey: The sweet element of his slightly spicy sauce comes from the honey. Honey is a natural sugar and when paired with the hot sauce, it helps create that perfect sweet-spicy flavor of the wings.
• Hot sauce: True Buffalo wing fans will only use Frank’s Original Hot Sauce for that classic Buffalo flavor but feel free to use your favorite hot sauce!

how to make buffalo wings in air fryer

To begin, to a large Ziploc bag, add the chicken wings. Next, sprinkle in the seasonings and oil. Seal the bag and thoroughly mix to coat the wings.

Working in batches, place chicken wings into the air fryer basket and air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes. Be sure not to overcrowd and leave plenty of space.

While the wings are cooking, make the buffalo sauce. In a large bowl, combine all sauce ingredients.

Once the first batch of wings is finished, transfer to the bowl with the sauce and toss to coat.

Repeat the cooking and coating steps with the remaining batches of air-fried chicken wings.

When all wings are cooked and coated, repeat the cooking process in the air-fryer, working in batches, and air fry at 400°F for an additional 5-6 minutes.

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings

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These Air Fried Buffalo Chicken Wings are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and slathered in a classic, homemade Buffalo sauce that coats every nook and cranny of the wing.

• Author: Julia
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 1x
• Category: Appetizer, Main Course
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For The Wings

• 2 lbs chicken wings
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp ground pepper

For The Buffalo Sauce

• 2 tbsp coconut butter or oil, melted, or any other oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• ½ cup hot sauce of choice

Instructions

1. Place the wings in a large Ziploc bag and add in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and oil. Seal the bag and mix/toss thoroughly to evenly coat the wings.
2. Air-fry the chicken wings in batches, at 400°F for 10 minutes. Make sure the wings have plenty of space and are not overlapping.
3. While the wings are cooking, make the sauce. In a large bowl, combine all of the buffalo sauce ingredients.
4. Once the first batch of wings is done, transfer to the bowl with the buffalo sauce and stir or toss to coat. Repeat with the remaining batches of air fried chicken wings.
5. Repeat steps with remaining chicken; cooking in batches until all are cooked and coated in the sauce.
6. When all wings are cooked and coated, repeat the cooking process in the air-fryer, working in batches, and air fry at 400°F for an additional 5-6 minutes.

Notes

• Storage: Store any leftover wings in an airtight container or bag in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Allow buffalo wings to come to room temperature, then place in a freezer-safe, airtight container or bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.
• Reheat: Reheat wings in the air fryer at 350°F for about 5 minutes, until hot and warmed through.
• Tip: The wings are safe to consume, when using a meat thermometer registers to 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of the wing.
• You can make our Homemade Buffalo Sauce recipe to make these wings.