Air Fryer Chicken Wings
These air fryer chicken wings cook until golden and crisp, then are coated in a homemade Buffalo sauce made with cayenne pepper sauce, butter, vinegar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Their buttery, tangy heat makes them a fitting appetizer for game day, casual gatherings, or any meal that calls for finger-friendly food.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Chicken Wings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- 2
Place the wings in a large bowl. Drizzle oil over them and massage until evenly coated.
- 3
Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- 4
Cook in the preheated air fryer for 25 minutes. Use tongs to flip the wings, then cook until golden brown and crisp on the outside, 5 minutes more. Transfer the cooked wings to a large bowl and cover to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining wings.
- 5
While the second batch is cooking, combine hot pepper sauce, butter, vinegar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and keep warm until the wings are cooked.
- 6
Pour the sauce over the cooked wings and toss to coat.
- 7
While the second batch cooks, combine hot pepper sauce, butter, vinegar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and keep warm until the wings are cooked.
- 8
Pour the sauce over the cooked wings and toss to coat.
- Calories 552.4 kcal High 28%
- Protein 32.45 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 1.35 g 0%
- Total Fat 46.02 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 18.69 g High 93%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 176.02 mg High 59%
- Sodium 345.81 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 0.19 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.67 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.33 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.12 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 415.83 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 5.92 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.87 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Wings is an American appetizer recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Cayenne Pepper Sauce, and Chicken Wings. Each serving provides about 552.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Chicken Wings?
- It is an American recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Air Fryer Chicken Wings made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Cayenne Pepper Sauce, Chicken Wings, Garlic Powder. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Air Fryer Chicken Wings?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Chicken Wings?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 552.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Chicken Wings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Chicken Wings healthy?
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 552.4 calories and 32.45 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 345.81 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.69 g (93% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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