Description
A quick, restaurant-quality recipe for crispy air fryer chicken wings using paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Ready in 35 minutes with bold flavors and no deep frying.
Ingredients
Chicken wings, 2 lbs
Paprika, 1 Tbsp
Garlic powder, 1 tsp
Salt, 1 tsp
Olive oil, 1 Tbsp
Instructions
Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels
Remove wing tips and cut through joints into drumettes and flats
Place on parchment-lined tray for even air circulation
Combine paprika, garlic powder, and salt in bowl
Toss wings to evenly coat with seasoning mixture
Lightly brush wings with olive oil using a basting brush
Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes
Place wings in basket in a single layer
Air fry for 20 minutes, flipping halfway
Check internal temperature reaches 165°F using a thermometer
Transfer to baking sheet and air fry 5 more minutes for extra crispiness
Notes
Use parchment paper to elevate wings above moisture for optimal crispiness
Use a wire rack for even air circulation during cooking
Avoid overlapping wings in the air fryer basket
Smoked paprika adds deeper flavor
Gourmet sea salt enhances seasoning balance
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wing per serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg