Step 1: Prepare the Wings
Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. Removing excess moisture helps create a crispier coating.
Step 2: Preheat the Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3–5 minutes.
Step 3: Make the Coating
In a large bowl, combine the flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Step 4: Coat the Wings
Drizzle the wings with the vegetable oil and toss until evenly coated. Add the wings to the seasoned flour mixture and toss until every wing is well coated.
Step 5: Arrange in the Basket
Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each wing. Cook in batches if necessary.
Step 6: Air Fry
Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 12 minutes.
Step 7: Flip the Wings
Turn each wing over using tongs.
Step 8: Finish Cooking
Increase the temperature to 400°F (200°C) and cook for another 10–13 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown, crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 9: Rest
Transfer the wings to a serving platter and let them rest for 2–3 minutes.
Step 10: Serve
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce along with celery sticks, carrot sticks, fries, coleslaw, or a fresh salad.
Tips
- Patting the wings dry is the secret to an extra-crispy coating.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket—air needs to circulate around each wing.
- For an even crunchier crust, lightly spray the coated wings with cooking oil before air frying.
- Toss the cooked wings in Buffalo, honey garlic, barbecue, or garlic Parmesan sauce for a delicious flavor variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C)for 4–5 minutes until hot and crispy.
Enjoy these crispy, golden Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Wings that are easy to make and full of irresistible flavor! 🍗✨
