Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Spicy Garlic Buffalo Sauce

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Spicy Garlic Buffalo Sauce

Find the best air fryer chicken wing recipe with a tangy and spicy kick perfect for your next game day party. This easy-to-make CopyCat Legend version will become a new favorite!

🕒 Prep: 15 mins - Cook: 20-28 mins (air fryer) - Total: 35-40 mins
🍽 Servings: 6
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: American

Allergens

Wheat (from flour)

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken wings
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all
  • purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
  2. Pat dry chicken wings and season with salt and black pepper.
  3. In a bowl, mix together hot sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the buffalo sauce. Set aside.
  4. Toss wings in flour to coat evenly, shaking off excess flour.
  5. Working in batches, place seasoned wings in the air fryer basket, spray with vegetable oil, and cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Carefully turn wings over and cook for another 8 10 minutes or until crispy and fully cooked through.
  7. Remove wings from air fryer and toss them in buffalo sauce to coat evenly.

Chef’s Insight

To enhance the smoky flavor of these wings, consider adding a dash of smoked paprika to the buffalo sauce or seasoning mixture.

Notes

This recipe makes enough sauce for a generous coating on the wings. If you prefer a less saucy wing, reduce the buffalo sauce quantity by half.

Cultural or Historical Background

Chicken wings have become an American classic, especially during game day events like Super Bowl parties. This recipe adds a creative twist with the use of an air fryer for a healthier and more convenient alternative to deep-frying.