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Air-Fryer Buffalo Wings
Andre Lewis

Air-Fryer Buffalo Wings

The air fryer handles a smaller batch quickly, with no pot of oil and less waiting for a full oven. Wings must sit in one uncrowded layer, so cook in rounds rather than piling the basket. Sauce each batch only after every wing is crisp and safely cooked.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb split chicken wings
  • 2 tsp neutral oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1/2 cup cayenne pepper hot sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
  2. Pat the wings dry and toss with oil, salt and baking powder.
  3. Arrange in one uncrowded layer and air-fry for 20 to 24 minutes, turning every 8 minutes, until crisp and at least 165°F inside; work in batches if needed.
  4. Whisk the hot sauce and melted butter.
  5. Toss the cooked wings with a thin coat of sauce and serve.