Here’s a crispy, juicy Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Wings recipe that’s easy and full of flavor — perfect for game day, parties, or just a crave-worthy snack!
🍗 Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Wings
🕒 Total Time: 35–40 minutes
Servings: 2–4 (depending on wing size and appetite)
✅ Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings (drums and flats)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or panko breadcrumbs (or mix of both for extra crunch)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 2 eggs
- Cooking spray (avocado oil or olive oil recommended)
🔪 Instructions:
1. Prep the Wings
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- (Optional) Toss in a little salt and let them sit for 10–15 minutes, then pat dry again.
2. Set Up Dredging Station
- Bowl 1: Beat the eggs.
- Bowl 2: Combine flour (or panko), salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and cayenne.
3. Bread the Wings
- Dip each wing into the egg mixture, then coat it in the seasoned flour or breadcrumb mixture. Press the coating on well for extra crispiness.
4. Air Fry
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil.
- Arrange wings in a single layer (don’t overcrowd).
- Spray the tops of the wings lightly with oil to help browning.
5. Cook
- Air fry for 24–28 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- For extra crispiness, increase the temp to 400°F for the last 3–5 minutes.
- Internal temp should hit 165°F (74°C).
🧄 Optional: Add Sauces or Toss
After air frying, you can:
- Toss them in Buffalo, BBQ, garlic parmesan, or sweet chili sauce.
- Or keep them plain and serve with dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese.
🍽️ Tips:
- Double-coat (egg > flour > egg > flour) for thicker breading.
- Panko = crispier than regular breadcrumbs.
- Reheat leftovers at 350°F in the air fryer for 5–6 minutes to keep them crisp.
Want a low-carb version or a gluten-free variation? I can help with that too!