Your Crispy Air Fried Chicken Wings will taste made-to-order fresh every single time! Skip the wing spot, and make them at home. These wings will have your family craving more!
If you love Air Fryer recipes, check out this slammin’ Air Fryer Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich. We also love appetizers, so check out these 8 Appetizers to Enjoy Anytime! Can’t forget dessert…this Strawberry Butter Golden Dump Cake is always a winner!
There are times when you don’t need a fancy camera to take the perfect photos to share about good food. You just gotta give the people what they want. No seriously, earlier this week, I shared about the air-fried chicken wing experience that changed my life. My inbox blew up like I was selling hotcakes. The frequently asked question was — “How?” Followed by “those look so good! Recipe, please!” I knew I had to share about this life-changing chicken wing experience.
THE AIR FRYER LIFE
CONFESSION
You may not believe this, but out of all the years I’ve owned my air fryer, I only made “fried” chicken wings in the air fryer twice, including the day I decided to share about these wings. TWICE. You read that right. I’ve had my air fryer for seven years! The second and third times making wings was this week. *insert shock face* Loved them so much, we ended up having “Wing Night” two nights in a row!
Eat first, post later! #LateNightFoodies Edition! — 10 PC Lemon-Pepper Wet, Hot Lemon-Pepper + Cajun Ranch Fries with a side of blessing box celery.
One thing I love about air-fried chicken is that 1) fried chicken is one of my weaknesses, and 2) generally speaking, air frying is healthier than traditional frying in oil, and it cuts 70 to 80% fewer calories and fat from your diet. There was a time we would grab wings from our local spot, which can get expensive….annnnnd it’s probably wasn’t the best idea to order fried chicken wings from the local spot several times a week. This should have only been a treat once a week, so we then decided to cut back. Then it happened. The Air Fryer Chicken Wings. Another reason why I love my air fryer. So let’s get into it!
Other Recipes to Enjoy!
Hot Crab, Spinach, and Artichoke Dip
Cheddar, Gouda, and Pimento Cheesy Potato Bake
Strawberry Butter Golden Dump Cake
Tips!
- You can find my favorite wing sauce here!
- Fresh lemon juice brings extra flavor to both wing sauce flavors. Try it!
- If you have leftovers, foods prepared in the air fryer reheat well.
I hope you enjoy these Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings! You can find me on socials at @myprettybrowneats. I would love to share what you create. To be sure, let’s connect on Instagram, Facebook, PINTEREST, and TikTok. You can find me by following the #myprettybrowneats hashtag on FB, IG, and TikTok!
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 20 pieces chicken wings thawed, cleaned, and unseasoned
- Sauce any of your favorite flavor/combos to toss in afterwards
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 390 ℉ for approximately 5 minutes.
- Using tongs, place chicken wings in air fryer upright (depending on the construction of your air fryer. This will allow you to cook more at one time). My air fryer accommodates 20 wings comfortably.
- Set timer and cook wings for 10 minutes.
- Shake basket or adjust/rearrange wings. Cook for another 10 minutes. Do this for 2.5 to 3 cycles, depending on desired crispiness. It took my wings approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Remove air fried chicken wings and place on a paper-towel. I use a baking sheet.
- Grab large bowl or container and toss/shake wings in favorite flavor/sauce until fully coated.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Lemon Pepper Wet is a staple in my community. My first time having this flavor was at a place called American Deli. Then I had it again at a wing spot called Wing Masters in Montgomery and Birmingham (AL). I was determined to recreate this flavor, even if I got close. Why? Because it’s JUST THAT GOOD! I’ve tried a few ways, but simple works for me.
Hot Lemon Pepper Wing Sauce
Ingredients
What You'll Need
- 20 wings Chicken Wings (drumettes, flats, or both) or you have to say "gimme a 20PC", like you are at the wing spot!)
- 2 tablespoons butter or butter substitute, optional
- ½ cup Buffalo Wing Sauce
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Hot Lemon Pepper wing flavor is simply Frank’s RedHot Original Buffalo Wings Sauce and Lemon Pepper seasoning. You can choose whatever buffalo-style sauce you like. This is my favorite.
- Combine wing sauce and lemon pepper seasoning in a large bowl or container.
- Add “fried” chicken wings to mixture and toss/shake wings until fully coated.
- Plate and lightly sprinkle wings with lemon pepper seasoning.
Notes
Lemon Pepper Wet Wings Sauce – My Version
Ingredients
What You'll Need
- 20 pieces chicken wings
- ⅓ cup chicken stock
- 2 Tbsp Butter Substitute (or unsalted butter)
- 3 freshly, squeezed lemons or lemon pepper seasoning to taste
- 1 to 2 Tbsp sugar optional – only use if your sauce is too tangy, add a few dashes too taste
Instructions
- Heat chicken stock on stove then add butter or butter substitute until melted.
- Pour in mixing bowl, then add a generous amount of lemon pepper seasoning OR fresh lemon juice to give it a zesty punch.
- Give “Wet” mixture a good stir.
- Place chicken wings in a bowl or container and toss until fully coated.
- Plate and lightly sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Play around with different seasonings until you find what works for you and your tastebuds! You can even add other seasonings if you like! Make sure you check out My Top Kitchen Must-Haves Also, check out my Air Fryer Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich.
I love wings of all flavors really but my favs are asian zing (spicy sweet & sour basically), lemon pepper (wet & dry) and hot honey mustard or bbq!
Whew!!!!! I can do for a strong 20pc of these RIGHT NOW, sheesh, they look awesome! Definitely trying this recipe AND I JUST got myself an air fryer too?!?! Thank you Ma’am!