Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Extra Crispy!)
These Air Fryer Chicken Wings have crisp salty skin with a hint of garlic and lemon pepper in every bite. These are seasoned to perfection and cook so fast with no marinating required!
We love crispy baked chicken like my Mom’s famous Chicken Drumsticks these Garlic Dijon Baked Chicken Legs or baked Honey Glazed Chicken but the air fryer is our new best friend for chicken because it’s so much faster and memorably crispy!
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe:
Chicken wings in the air fryer is brilliant and you will be making chicken way more often if you try them in the air fryer. The forced circulating hot air makes the skin super crisp which is difficult to achieve in a conventional oven and the center is perfectly cooked, tender and juicy.
Air fried chicken wings cook time is just 16 minutes (3 times faster than a traditional oven). There’s no need to preheat an air fryer which makes this the fastest crispy chicken wings recipe.
Can I Double the Recipe?
For all-around crispy chicken wings, it’s best to keep the wings in a single layer. If you have a larger air fryer like our Cuisinart model, you can double everything. When doubling, air fry for 18-22 minutes, or until the skin is crisp, flipping the wings half way. Bake time will vary based on the surface area of your air fryer basket.
What is the Best Air Fryer?
There are 2 very different styles of air fryers. The first type is a toaster oven style with a little oven door like this Cuisinart model that we have, this Farberware model that my sister has, or this fancy one by Breville.
The second type is a slide-in drawer/basket type like the Phillips air fryer, Gourmia or Nuwave brands. We prefer the Cuisinart toaster oven style air fryer because it can accommodate more food and serves a variety of functions. It replaced our old toaster oven because it air fries, bakes, broils and toasts.
Can I Bake these in a traditional oven?
It takes significantly longer to achieve crispy chicken wings in the oven. To bake these chicken wings in a conventional oven, preheat oven to 400˚F and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until crispy, flipping the wings after 30 minutes.
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings:
The dry rub for these chicken wings is so simple with our go-to spices for baked, sautéed or air fried chicken. All you need is garlic salt and lemon pepper.
Toss the wings in a little oil and the 2 seasonings, arrange them on the basket and bake right away. You can let them marinate if you prefer but there’s no need to pre-marinate.
These Air Fried Chicken Wings have a crisp salty skin with a tender center. Pair them with fresh celery and avocado ranch to dip and let the snacking begin!
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken wings split into flats and drummettes
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp lemon pepper
Instructions
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Thoroughly pat dry chicken wings with paper towels and place in a mixing bowl.
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Coat in 1 Tbsp oil then sprinkle on 2 tsp garlic salt and 1 tsp lemon pepper. Toss to evenly coat with seasoning.
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Place on air frying basket, spacing evenly and air fry at 400˚F for 8 minutes per side, or a total of 16 minutes, or until chicken wings are crisp and golden brown on the outside.
Recipe Notes
If Doubling the recipe: air fry for 18-22 minutes, or until the skin is crisp, flipping the wings half way. Bake time will vary based on the surface area of your air fryer basket.
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Natasha Kravchuk
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Hi Natasha, can heat up leftovers in the air fryer again For lunch?
Hello Sally, yes that should work!
Hi Natasha!
Your recipes are always an amazing success… and these were fabulous!!! I will definitely make these again.
Thank you for that wonderful compliment!
Hi Natasha, made this with small chicken drum sticks and I didn’t believe that they would be so delicious, but they were so simple and moist. Will definitely make this way. New to your site and loving it.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
I follow you ,love almostall of them thanks for giving us your time
Thank you so much!
How much is a serving (for the calories/nutrition information)?
Hi! We have that towards the bottom of the printable recipe card. Click “Jump to Recip” at the top of the post.
Hi, I have the Cuisinart oven style air fryer. Did you have the wings on the bottom or the top rack?
Thanks!
Hi Julie, in our air fryer oven (as you can see in the photo), the wings are on the top and the drip pan is on the bottom.
Natasha, you say the basket in the number 2 position on top, for the pan, are you saying to put the pan in the number 1 position or underneath the basket in the number 2 slot? I’m just starting to use the air fryer and I have the Cuisinart. Today I’m following your directions for the Salmon recipe. I’ve made it twice in the oven and it was fabulous so I’m going to try it in the air fryer today.
I’m checking out your other air fryer recipes also. Thank you so much.
Hi Thressa, take a look at the photo above which is a visual of how I had it set up.
What air fryer do you use. I have the T-Fal active fry original. Has a basket also but it’s not big enough For a lot of wings. I do follow a lot of your recipes and they’re really good I made the meatloaf last week and it was amazing. Cold meatloaf sandwiches the next daymmmmmm
HI Linda, I have a link to the Cuisinart model that we have in the post above, but it is great because it replaces the toaster oven.
These are easy and delicious!!
Thank you for your good feedback Carolyn!
These were amazing wings! So simple and quick.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Gem! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Natasha, you are a gift from God! I enjoy your recipes a lot. They are very comforting, easy, and fun, especially in this season. Pls don’t stop cooking. Lots of love!
Thank you for that wonderful compliment! You’re so nice! Thank you!
I love your recipes and plan to try the air fryer chicken wings.
I have the cuisinart oven and have been pleased with the results.
That’s so great Colleen! Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
You are adorable and I enjoy making your recipes. Your smile makes me smile and you make my day!!! Keep up the good work and ideas are wonderful. Next I am going to make the meatloaf. Wish me luck.
Will sure do, Kathy. Thank you for your good comments, it helps inspire me to keep on going! I hope you love the next recipe that you will try.
2t garlic salt was way too much for 1 lb chicken wings and I like salt, these were almost inedible because all I could taste was the salt. I envy those who used garlic powder instead.
Hi Carol, we didn’t find it overpowering, but you can add it to taste. Keep in mind 2 tsp garlic salt is similar to using 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp garlic powder.
Hey Natasha can I add buffalo sauce to my wings to get a little flavor
Hi Amy, you can definitely brush it with a sauce! I haven’t tested that in the hairdryer but it may work! If you experiment please let me know how you like that
Cooking your wings in a hairdryer. Lol 🤣 Natasha you are one beautiful and amazing person.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this recipe.
We don’t have the cuisinert air fryer; I posted this before, & someone posted she used the oven but I forgot the temp & time. I’ve scrolled & can’t fine her response, I’d like to try these wings as they look so yummy. Thank you. Loving your recipes. esp. the white chicken chili.
Hi Rebecca, one of our readers wrote in with the following comment “! These turned out amazing. I cooked them for 11 mins each side at 390 because that was the suggestion for my air fryer and I didn’t have garlic salt so I did 1.5 tsp of garlic powder and 3/4 tsp of salt. I don’t think my husband and I took a single breath while eating these, lol. Amazing!” I hope that helps.
Hi Natasha! Two words, TASTEFUL RECIPES!!!
I want to coat wings in creamy garlic parmesan sauce. Could you please share with me the recipe. Thank you so much.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for that suggestion! Adding that to my list.
As we are told, too much salt is not good for you. For this and other reasons, I prefer to use garlic powder, vice garlic salt for air frying chicken wings. They come out very tasty. Lemon pepper is also vital to making wings taste good.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Amazing!! Will definitely make again.
Thank you for your great review and I hope you love every recipe that you try!
After making the whole chicken in instant pot (it was a hit), I’m willing to try these chicken wings but I just have a toaster oven with the convection option. I was wondering if I could do those in it? At what. Temperature and for how long? And also should I leave the rack in the middle of the oven? Thanks
Hi Myrianne, it really depends on your convection toaster. I would suggest for you to check out the instructions stated in the toaster.
The wings have been in fryer now for almost 20 minutes and still aren’t crispy
I hope they turn out Amber. Did you double-check all of your settings?
Wow! These turned out amazing. I cooked them for 11 mins each side at 390 because that was the suggestion for my air fryer and I didn’t have garlic salt so I did 1.5 tsp of garlic powder and 3/4 tsp of salt. I don’t think my husband and I took a single breath while eating these, lol. Amazing!
Fantastic! I’m glad you both enjoyed this recipe Michelle. I hope you love every recipe that you try!
This was so good!
Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Jennifer!
Hi…great wings! Just wondering, approximately how many wings equal 168 calories.
Hi Gwen, it depends on the size of your wings, but it was about 3-4 per serving.
Can you please address the major issue when choosing the appliance — CLEAN UP. How do those you mention compare?
Hi Julia, the one I own is just like cleaning any mini oven. I wipe down the door and clean the drip pan with every use. When I use it, I also put the trays and racks into the dishwasher that day.
What air fryer are you using
Hi Belinda, we have this Cuisinart Air Fryer linked in the recipe. I hope that helps.
Using my new Power XL 7qt air fryer, I followed your recipe….They’re Great and I’m also a “newbie” to air fryers, send more recipes for us………pretty please
I will add that to my list! Thank you for sharing that awesome review with us!
I just made these for lunch as I got some wings on sale. Just used garlic powder and lemon pepper ..next time will add some cracked pepper. They were very tasty! Trying lots of different things in the air fryer. Thanks Natasha!
You’re welcome, Judy! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
I just got a new air fryer and only used it for fries and they were great. I am going to try this Salmon recipe but I you can provide more Air Fryer recipes for this newbie. I enjoy watching your videos and your cooking recipes.
Thank you for that suggestion Anabel! I will add that to my list.
Am having a big crowd for a birthday would like to make a very large batch (big eaters) will have to make in 3 or 4 batches how do I keep first and 2nd batches warm while making more batches?
Hi Candy, I would keep them warm in a warm oven on a baking sheet.
Candy, I just made two big batches for a Super Bowl party. Kept first one warm in a 225° oven till second one was done. It worked perfectly.
PJR
These are amazing. I made 4 lbs for Super Bowl Party and every single one was gone. I did two lbs at a time in my Instant Vortex rotating basket for about 28 min. Got so many compliments.
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
Making now in my new Vortex using 2 racks, switching racks & turning over halfway through. Thank you for the comment tho as I had them set for 22 minutes.
If my wings are frozen can I pressure cook them and then use this recipe to crisp in the air fryer? Should I just watch for the desired crispness since they would already be cooked through? Or would that dry them out? Thanks!
Hi Maggie, I think that should work – I haven’t tested it that way but I don’t see why not.
I made these a couple months ago and LOVED them! So easy and really are crispy and tasteful. Planning to make again for Super Bowl Sunday.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us Pam! These will be perfect for Super Bowl Sunday.
I just finished making the Air Fryer Chicken Wings! They are fabulous! I just changed the cook time, adding a few extra minutes because we all like them extra crispy! Thank you for sharing your recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Valerie! Thank you for stopping by & sharing that with us.
Mine took almost 3x as long as yours did. I have an air fryer with multiple levels. I had to keep changing the racks. It has a basket but I think it would sit way to low to cook like mine did on the racks. Should have used my other brand air fryer! But they taste fantastic! They took just long enough for my home made ranch to meld together! Thank you, I love your recipes!!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Dorie!
Love this wing recipe! I’m new to using an air fryer and this was my 1st time baking wings… ever. Very flavorful recipe. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed that.
I got the Breville for Christmas but am leery of getting chicken grease all over the bottom of the oven from dripping through the basket. Anyone have a suggestion? Would love to make these!
I have a Breville oven and I use parchment paper on the basket no mess.
That’s so great!
If your have a tray that captures the drippings, cover the tray with aluminum foil. Replay the aluminum foil after each use. Also, spray the fryer basket.
That is a great tip for cleaning up the air fryer. Thank you Thomas!
Hi,
I am not getting garlic salt & lemon pepper in the local shops. Is it possible to make it at home?
Hi Deb, garlic salt is just equal parts of garlic powder and salt with a little bit of dried parsley in it. You might need to search online for a homemade lemon pepper. I haven’t tried making it but I have seen many recipes for it on google.
I have a 24 in. double oven. The top oven has convection capability. Will I be able to air fry foods, I made the Dijon/garlic salmon traditionally and it was superb. Are air baskets available?
HI Art, I have air-fried my baked salmon with garlic and dijon and it was amazing! Our air fryer came with a basket and that is what we use but that probably varies by the model you have. I would search online to check if the one you own has a basket available if it didn’t come with one.
Thanks. My oven is not a counter-top but a regular size built-in double oven with upper oven convection capable. I bought a set of air fry pans on line. Will try tonight.
Love your site
I hope you love the chicken wings!
I just tried these wings in my air fryer with a Cilantro Avocado Yogurt dressing for the dip and they were fantastic! I will definitely be making them again, however, I’ll need to pay attention to the lemon pepper which also contained salt. Had I read that I might have used garlic powder.
Love your recipes!!! 😀
These sound amazing with that dip! Yes, the lemon pepper does add an extra tangy/salty flavor to these.
Absolutely scrumptious!
Oh my! This recipe is wonderful! I have tried for years to make good wings. Always a failure…until now. I am fairly new to the air fryer so I was a little skeptical. This will be my go-to recipe from now on! Yummo!
I’m so glad you found a favorite on our blog, LeAnn! Thank you for that awesome feedback.
WAY too salty. I imagine just using 1 tsp of garlic salt would have been just fine. 🙁
Hi Natalie, since garlic salt is half salt and half garlic powder, this is a common amount for this much chicken but you can definitely add to taste.
Just a note to let you know not all lemon pepper is the same. The one I bought is a grinder and when I checked, the first ingredient listed is salt. So the grinder contains, salt, pepper and lemon. So, I used garlic powder instead of garlic salt to prevent it from becoming too salty. I wonder if other people who said it was too salty had a similar issue.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us.
You make cooking fun with easy to follow techniques.
Thank you for that wonderful compliment!
I absolutely love all your recipes Natasha… But I absolutely love watching your videos on “ How to make them” you make it so easy to make. I also love your personality.. You make it fun. Thanks.. Keep them coming.
Thank you for that wonderful compliment! I’m so glad you enjoyed our recipes.
I have tried many of your recipes… every one was delicious
Thank you for that wonderful compliment!
I would like to know where you all buy chicken, all I buy at supermarket are not fit to eat?????
Hi Debby, I bought these chicken wings at Costco and they were organic wings.
I haven’t made these yet and have the Cuisinart Air Fryer – did you cook them on top shelf or bottom shelf? thanks you
Hi Nancy, I keep them on the top shelf which is actually in the center of my air fryer. There is a lower shelf and a center shelf.
Thank you so much for such a quick response! I made these last night! Crispy and delicious! A keeper recipe for sure!
You’re welcome! I’m glad that was helpful!
I’ve heard about air fryers but don’t have one…do you like yours beyond this (yummy looking) recipe? Does the food taste crispy as if it was fried?Thanks!
We love it, Christine! The chicken wings were definitely crispy!
These wings are probably the best thing I’ve made in the air fryer! Most foods will be crispy, maybe not to the extent of deep frying but that’s the point. My air fryer is also a second oven since it is a multi purpose fryer. I don’t think you will be disappointed if you invest in an air fryer
Thank you for sharing that with us, Nancy!
Bought an air fryer and this was the first recipe that I tried. Bravo! These will be made weekly, especially with football season around the corner.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Jake!
Hi Natasha, I’m from Niagara falls,Ontario, Canada I just purchased Betty Crocker 1.5l air fryer, there are only two of us. I found this recipe for wings. I’m so excited to try them, just not overly crispy I hope. it’s all trial ad error ever for me now LoL. Thank you somuch for the rip, I’ll lt yu know how thy turn out.
You’re very welcome, Sue! I hope you love this recipe.
hi Natasha Made the wings. first batch had very chewy skin. 2nd batch I did 10 minutes each side, absolutely perfect. my air fryer is a 1.5L. I sent the recipe to my sister
she 5 has a monster size of air fryer hr her test is next lol
I’m so happy that worked for you and you enjoyed that! Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
I made these tonight in my Instant Vortex rotating basket. They turned out soooo good. Cooked them about 25 min to get them crispy. And the Avocado Ranch dip was delicious.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
I have a air fryer that doesn’t have the temp setting available on it just timers. Suggestions on how long to cook the wings.
Hi Mary, I’m not sure how to advise on that type of air fryer. You might check the manual on it to see what the temperature settings correspond to in terms of degrees.
Way too salty for us. I reduced the garlic salt by half and they came out perfect !
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
I use Gaelic powder. Salting can be done at the table if needed.
Finally a perfect recipe for my new air fryer. Sheesh I’ve been trying everything and this is the best and the easiest too. Now I need to conquer potato and sweet potato fries for my hypo allergic daughter and also apple chips. Any ideas about how to do those. So far all the recipes I’ve tried aren’t coming out crispy enough. Love your website and will continue to try all your recipes over time, also love your humor cuz thats the best cure for mistakes and everything else. Thank you for the Wings now I an be an angel too, albeit an old one at 80 + years.
Hi Judy! I’m so happy you tried this recipe! I haven’t tried it with that so I cannot advise but thank you for that awesome suggestion. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
I wanted to like them 🙁
They were crispy but I guess the flavour didn’t wow me.
Thank you for that feedback Bex. Since there is no marinating required, be sure to adequately season with the garlic salt and also use lemon pepper rather than plain pepper for more flavor.
How many carbs
Hi Rhonda, we have nutritional information posted towards the bottom of the printable recipe.
Do you have to use lemon? What else can you use?
Hi Barbara, the lemon pepper adds really great flavor but you could just use pepper although the flavor wouldn’t be the same.
Can chicken drumsticks be used instead of wings?
Hi Maria, I haven’t tested that with drumsticks but it sounds like a great experiment! I imagine the cook time will need to be adjusted.
Thank you… I used this recipe with drumsticks & extended the cooking time. Delicious… the whole family loved them! 😊
That’s so great! Thank you for sharing that feedback with me Maria! I’m so happy you all enjoyed that!
I love all of your recipes. Thank You.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me Donald!
Is your model of air fryer stainless steel inside and the trays. I do not like buying products with non stick coatings
Hi Elisabeth, The basket does not appear to be coated with anything and they don’t claim that the baking pan (that I use as the drip pan) is non-stick or coated with anything. Although they do say the interior of the machine (the walls) is non-stick for easy cleaning. You might contact the manufacturer to be sure.
What about if the wings are frozen?
Can I use the frozen wings.I have a new fryer and love the receipes
Hi Barbara, I haven’t tested this with frozen wings but I have read it is possible! If you experiment please let me know how you like that with this recipe!
Hey Natasha, I have done frozen wings, just put them in the basket frozen and i cooked them at 160 c for 30 mins came out perfect
That’s so great! Thank you for sharing that Ann!
Thanks for a recipe for the air fryer! I love to use mine for things like french fries, but don’t have a lot of recipes for meals. Please continue to provide more!
I am on it!! Keep checking back. I’m completely smitten with my air fryer 🙂
Hi
I may buy one someday, could you tell me if my clay baker would fit in one of these? It is 7 inches tall, and 14 inches long, and about 9 inches wide. Love all your recipes, thanks so much,
Sheri
Hi Sheri, the rack is 10.5×10.5 and the height clearance is only about 4″ so it would not fit into this model.
Do you leave the skin on the wings? This recipe seems so simple. I hope it turns out well. Thank you!
Hi Mrs Ali, yes we left the skin on
The perfect amount of crispy! Yum!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Taylor!
These are perfect! Love how easy and delicious they turn out.
So delicious! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Love how crispy that get on the outside in the air fryer!
The perfect amount of crisp! Thank you Suzy!
I got an Air Fryer for Christmas, this is the first recipe I made….the wings were perfect…it did take longer time than stated to crisp up, but were perfect when taken out.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
How easy and delicious! I seriously love the Air Fryer because regular frying is too messy!
Yes! Exactly! Thank you for sharing your awesome review with me Trang!
I bought 4 lbs of wings and usually I just multiply all the ingredients. But 8 tsp of garlic salt seemed excessive, so I only did 5 tsp. It was over salted. Like…a lot. Otherwise was great. I did in the oven and didn’t marinate. Will definitely do in future with less salt.
So I always think that garlic salt is overly salty also. I cut my garlic salt with garlic powder. It cuts the salt in half and amps up the garlic flavor.
Wings are the best!! Love them! I love how easy these look to make as well! I’ll have to try them in the air fryer!
So easy to make! I hope you love this recipe!
Have my Cuisinart for over a year! Perfect wings! Thank you. Hope to see more conversions for air frying!
I have some delicious air fryer recipes in the works! I’d also love to hear YOUR favorite things to make in the air fryer!
I haven’t purchased an air fryer yet, though I have been considering it. I just haven’t justified getting yet another appliance for only a couple recipes. As others have said, I’m also looking forward to more recipes. Thanks!
You’re so welcome Liz!
I have a Cuisinart and followed this recipe….my wings weren’t even almost done after the 16 minutes. Nor were they done after another 15 minutes. I eventually had to put them on the oven setting to finish them off. I don’t understand what happened and reading everyone’s reviews, I’m even more confused.
Hi Stephanie, is your Cuisinart an air fryer or a toaster oven? If it is only a toaster oven, you would have to use the regular baking instructions. If you have it set to the “Air Fryer” Mode, the air frying instructions should work as directed unless you are using much larger wings.
I have the same air fryer. Would love to see more of your air fryer recipes!
That’s so great! I’m excited to create more recipes with this air fryer!
Hello Natasha, I am considering getting an airfrier, but also would need it to be a toaster, may I ask why you chose this air frier instead of the one by Breville? … that one looks more high tech and the dimensions are larger? … thanks for advice,
Olga
Hi Olga, it was mostly a “yes, they have an air fryer at Costco” decision. The Breville one is definitely more spendy but has great reviews. If you have a larger family, I would go with a larger one.