Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Buffalo Wings seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt, then tossed in a classic buttery hot sauce. Perfect for a quick appetizer or game day snack, served with celery sticks and ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken wings (split into flats and drumettes)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt (divided)
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- Cooking spray
For Serving
- Celery sticks
- Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. When heated, spray the basket lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly. Transfer them to a large bowl and toss with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt to evenly coat.
- Initial Cooking: Arrange the wings in the air fryer basket skin side down, making sure they do not touch to ensure even cooking. Cook for 10 minutes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Flip and Increase Heat: Flip the wings to the other side, increase the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and cook for an additional 10 to 13 minutes until the wings are crisp and golden brown.
- Make Buffalo Sauce: While the wings cook, melt the butter in a microwave-safe large bowl. Whisk in the hot sauce and the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt until well combined. Set aside.
- Toss Wings in Sauce: Once the wings are cooked and crispy, transfer them to a large bowl and toss thoroughly with the prepared buffalo sauce for even coating.
- Serve: Serve the buffalo wings immediately with celery sticks and ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, make sure they are patted dry before seasoning.
- You can adjust the hot sauce amount depending on your preferred heat level.
- Celery sticks and ranch dressing balance the spicy wings perfectly and add freshness.
- Use cooking spray to prevent sticking and promote even browning in the air fryer.
- Flipping the wings halfway ensures both sides cook evenly and become crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chicken wings
- Calories: 284 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 968 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg
