Air Fryer Buffalo Wings - SPICY
These Air Fryer Buffalo Wings are juicy, tender, crispy, spicy and loaded with flavor! The wings are air fried with a homemade spice blend and then tossed in a finger licking good buffalo sauce. Enjoy with ranch or blue cheese dressing for the ultimate appetizer or snack.
Servings 5 Servings
Calories 643kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings patted dry
- ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Sauce
- ½ cup Frank's RedHot sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
Instructions
- Pat dry chicken wings thoroughly with paper towels (this step is crucial for crispy wings).
- Add chicken wings into a large bowl and toss with black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, paprika and salt, until thoroughly combined.
- Pre heat air fryer to 350° F for 12 minutes. When ready, place wings in a single layer and cook ( don't need to flip over).
- After timer is done, cook for additional 4 minutes at 400°F.
- Add Frank's hot sauce, melted butter, red pepper flakes and sugar (if using) into a large bowl and stir to combine. Transfer hot wings into the sauce and toss to combine.
- Using tongs, place the wings back into the air fryer basket in a single layer (save remaining sauce in the bowl) and cook for 1 to 2 minutes at 400°F.
- Serve wings or toss the hot wings back into the remaining sauce for a more spicy punch. Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
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Notes
How to cook one pound? Halve the recipe but adjust the cooking time and temperature —> Cook for 10 to 11 minutes at 350°F, then for 2 to 3 minutes at 400°F, toss them in sauce and then cook for 1 minute at 400 degrees.
Air Fryer used – We used Instant Vortex Plus 6 Quart.
Air Fryer size – We used 6-quart Instant vortex air fryer and was able to cook 2 pounds in a single layer. If you have a smaller appliance then we recommend cooking in two batches or you simply want to cook only a pound then look for recipe notes for more detailed instructions.
Hot sauce - We recommend Franks RedHot sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 1528mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g