Description
Crispy, spicy air fryer buffalo wings offer a lighter yet satisfying twist on a classic dish. Cook them in minutes with an air fryer, achieving golden crunch and tangy heat without deep frying. Perfect for quick snacks or game-day gatherings.
Ingredients
4 pounds chicken wings (about 16–18 whole wings, yielding 32–36 flats and drumettes)
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder (optional, for extra crispiness)
1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
1/4 cup melted clarified butter (halal-friendly alternative)
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
Blanch chicken wings in boiling water for 2 minutes, then pat dry
Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and baking powder
Arrange wings in air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t overlap
Air fry for 25 minutes, flipping halfway
Toss cooked wings with hot sauce and melted clarified butter
Return to air fryer for 5 minutes to let sauce caramelize
Notes
For gluten-free chicken, substitute all-purpose flour if used in the recipe
Serve with halal-approved blue cheese dressing or ranch for dipping
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
Reheat in air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes for optimal crispiness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken wing
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg