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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Gluten-Free)


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5 from 4 reviews

Description

The easiest and crispiest air fryer chicken wings you’ll ever make. These are seasoned with paprika to give them a little heat, crispy outside, juicy inside, and taste so good you’ll be making them on repeat! Gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly too, these wings make the perfect snack or appetizer. Best eaten with our homemade Sriracha chili sauce or this 5-minute easy garlic aioli.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Pat the Wings Dry: Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel, and place them in a large bowl.
  2. Coat Wings with Seasoning: Mix the ground paprika, salt, and pepper together and sprinkle the mix all over the chicken wings, and then use your fingers to rub the seasoning all over the chicken.
  3. Spray Basket with Cooking Spray and Preheat: Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray and preheat the air fryer to 400F for 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Cook Chicken Wings: Once the air fryer has been preheated ready, place the chicken wings in a single layer (or two if necessary). Cook for 15 minutes, flipping the wings over every five minutes until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
  5. Serve and Enjoy! Serve chicken wings hot with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley and our homemade Sriracha chili sauce or easy 5-minute garlic aioli.

Notes

Chicken Wings: Depending on the size of your air fryer, you could leave the entire wing intact, but since my air fryer is rather small (slightly more than 3 quarts), I prefer to cut the wings into flats and drums. You can use both flats and drums, but I personally prefer flats and like to leave the drums for making chicken stock instead.

Seasoning: I like adding ground paprika and black pepper for a bit of heat. However, if you’re not a fan of heat, feel free to leave them out. Alternatively, feel free to add in other spices such as ground turmeric, or even lemon pepper seasoning if you prefer.

Do Not Overcrowd: Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to place the wings in one or two layers. I don’t suggest more than 2 layers, and I highly recommend flipping the wings every 5 minutes so that they brown and crisp evenly on all sides. 

Fresh vs. Frozen: I used fresh chicken wings in this case, but you can also use frozen chicken wings. Just make sure to defrost the chicken wings first before using them.

Multiple Batches: If you plan to cook various batches for a crowd, simply place the cooked wings in the oven at 250F to keep them warm until the rest of the wings are fully cooked.

This recipe was originally published in July 2020, but has since been republished to include ingredient notes, clearer instructions, and step-by-step photos.

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American