Spicy Air Fryer Wings
These air fryer chicken wings and drummettes are coated in a smoky, spicy blend of paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic, onion, black pepper, salt, and cayenne, with olive oil helping the seasoning adhere. They make a boldly seasoned weeknight dinner or an easy plate for watching the big game.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Air Fryer Wings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 2
Combine paprika, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne in a small bowl.
- 3
Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place the chicken into a large bowl, drizzle with oil, and toss to coat. Sprinkle spice mixture over chicken and toss until evenly covered. Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket so it is not touching.
- 4
Cook in the preheated air fryer until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 12 minutes, turning halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). For crispier wings, increase the temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
- 5
Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- 6
Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket so the pieces are not touching.
- 7
Cook in the preheated air fryer until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 12 minutes, turning halfway through.
- 8
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone; it should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 9
For crispier wings, increase the temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and cook 2 to 3 minutes more.
- 10
Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Calories 762.7 kcal High 38%
- Protein 60.68 g Good Source 121%
- Carbohydrate 7.46 g 3%
- Total Fat 55.56 g High 71%
- Saturated Fat 14.93 g High 75%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 245.65 mg High 82%
- Sodium 732.21 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 1.57 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 54.41 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.43 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 625.45 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 6.12 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.13 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Air Fryer Wings is an American appetizer recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Wings, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 762.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Air Fryer Wings?
- It is an American recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Spicy Air Fryer Wings made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Wings, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Spicy Air Fryer Wings?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Air Fryer Wings?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 762.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Air Fryer Wings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Spicy Air Fryer Wings healthy?
- Spicy Air Fryer Wings has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 762.7 calories and 60.68 g of protein, or 121% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 732.21 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.93 g (75% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, 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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