Air-Fryer Buffalo Wings

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A sports bar favorite comes home with these deliciously crispy chicken wings in the air fryer, which require just 10 minutes of active prep time.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 3 ½ to 4 pounds chicken wings, separated if necessary

  • ½ cup Buffalo-style hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • ¼ cup ranch dressing

  • 2 carrots, cut into sticks

  • 1 stalk celery, cut into sticks

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°F. Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper in a large bowl. Add wings and toss to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.

  2. Add half of the wings to the air-fryer basket; cook for 15 minutes. Turn the wings; continue to cook until they're crispy and a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 165°F, about 5 minutes. Arrange the wings in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet; transfer to the oven to keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining wings.

  3. Cook hot sauce and butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking often, until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. Transfer the wings to a large bowl. Add the butter sauce and toss to coat. Serve alongside ranch dressing, carrots and celery.

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Equipment

Air fryer, large rimmed baking sheet, small saucepan

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are buffalo wings healthy?

    While Buffalo wings might not rank at the top of the most nutrient dense foods list, almost any food will add some nutrition to your body and Buffalo wings are no exception. Buffalo wings are high in protein—and while they do fall at the high end of saturated fat content with six wing pieces coming in at around 30% of a day's worth, they still fit within a varied, nutritious diet.

  • What other spices can I use?

    Feel free to mix it up with other spices from your pantry. Try smoked paprika for its deep, smoky flavor. Smoked paprika is made from dried sweet chile peppers that are smoked over wood during the drying process. For a kick of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or ground chipotle chile.

  • What can I serve with Air-Fryer Buffalo Wings?

    Serve the Buffalo wings with carrot sticks and celery sticks on the side for their refreshing crunch. Use your favorite blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing for dipping. Or try other types of dressing like our Chipotle Ranch Dressing.

  • How do I keep the buffalo wings warm after air-frying?

    To keep the Buffalo wings warm after air-frying, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and transfer to an oven set to 200°F. You can keep the wings in the oven while you make the Buffalo sauce.

Additional reporting by Carrie Myers and Jan Valdez

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

302 Calories
17g Fat
7g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 6 wing pieces, 1 Tbsp. ranch dressing & 1/2 cup vegetables
Calories 302
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 29g 58%
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Vitamin A 6488IU 130%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Folate 16mcg 4%
Sodium 1277mg 56%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 36mg 9%
Potassium 467mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.