Description

This Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe delivers perfectly crispy wings with three delicious flavor options: Parmesan Garlic, Buffalo, and Teriyaki. Using an air fryer allows for a healthier, less oily alternative to traditional fried wings, while still maintaining exceptional crunch and taste. Quick to prep and cook, these wings are ideal for game day, parties, or a flavorful weeknight treat.

Ingredients

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Chicken Wings

1 ½ pounds wing portions (wingettes or drummettes)
1 ½ tablespoons oil (avocado or olive)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 Tbsp. cornstarch (or tapioca starch)

Parmesan Garlic Wings Sauce

1 tablespoon butter (melted)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)

Buffalo Wings Sauce

¾ cup buffalo wing sauce (homemade or store bought)
Green onions (finely chopped, for garnish)

Teriyaki Wings Sauce

¾ cup teriyaki sauce (homemade or store bought)
Cilantro (finely chopped, for garnish)
Roasted peanuts (finely chopped, for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat Air Fryer: Heat the air fryer to 375°F for at least 3 minutes to ensure it reaches the optimal cooking temperature for crispy wings.
Prepare Wing Coating: In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful marinade base.
Coat Wings: Add the chicken wing portions to the bowl and toss thoroughly until each piece is evenly coated with the garlic oil mixture.
Add Starch: Sprinkle the cornstarch over the coated wings and toss again to cover them completely, which helps achieve a crisp crust while cooking.
Arrange Wings in Air Fryer: Place the wings in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding for even air circulation. If using an air fryer smaller than 6 quarts, cook the wings in two batches for best results.
Air Fry Wings: Cook the wings for a total of 24 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping the wings every 4-5 minutes to ensure they cook evenly and get crispy on all sides.
Increase Crispiness: After the initial cooking, raise the air fryer temperature to 400°F and air fry the wings for an additional 1-2 minutes to maximize crispiness.
Parmesan Garlic Wings: Drizzle the cooked wings with melted butter, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley, then toss well to coat all the wings in the flavorful mixture.
Buffalo Wings: Toss the cooked wings in buffalo wing sauce until evenly coated and garnish with finely chopped green onions before serving.
Teriyaki Wings: Toss the cooked wings with teriyaki sauce until completely coated. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and roasted peanuts for added texture and flavor.

Notes

For extra crispy wings, flipping or shaking the basket every few minutes during cooking is important to ensure even browning.
If you don’t have cornstarch, tapioca starch works as a perfect substitute for crispiness.
You can adjust the amount of garlic and seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Use homemade sauces if possible for better flavor control, but store-bought sauces work well too.
Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the size of the wings and your air fryer model.
Rest wings for a few minutes after cooking before tossing with sauces to help them retain crispiness.