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Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings

Samantha Erb
Air fryer buffalo wings are cooked until crispy and then coated in an easy spicy and creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 477 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken wings flats and drumettes separated
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Buffalo Sauce

  • 1/3 cup franks red hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Pinch of garlic powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 C).
  • Pat the chicken wings dry and coat them with a generous amount of salt and a little pepper.
  • Place the chicken wings in the basket in one layer. Cook for about 20-22 minutes until chicken wings are cooked through.
  • While the chicken wings are cooking, combine the Franks red hot sauce, butter, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt into a small sauce pan on medium low heat. Whisk frequently until mixture comes to a simmer and butter is completely melted then set aside.
  • Flip the wings, then increase the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees and continue cooking the wings until they are crispy on the outside, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Coat with buffalo sauce or use it as a dipping sauce and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd the basket to ensure the chicken wings all cook evenly.
  • For a milder buffalo sauce, decrease the amount of Frank’s Red Hot sauce and increase the amount of butter in the sauce.
  • Counter the spiciness of the buffalo sauce by serving it with blue cheese dressing, celery sticks, and carrots.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Store the wings separate from the buffalo sauce, if possible.
  • Reheat leftovers in an preheated air fryer at 400 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes until warmed through.
  • Use a parchment liner or air fryer to help with clean up if wings are already sauced when reheating them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 19gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 1257mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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