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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Simple seasoned chicken drumettes cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • kosher salt to taste
  • pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Pat the 2 pounds of chicken drumettes dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil over the drumettes and toss with tongs or your hands until evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, a pinch of cayenne, and kosher salt to taste over the chicken.
  • Toss the drumettes thoroughly so all pieces are evenly seasoned.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (about 5 minutes) if your model requires preheating.
  • Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through cooking, until the skin is crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Remove the wings from the air fryer and let rest briefly before serving.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • large mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even crisping.
  • Toss wings in a single layer when seasoning for even coverage.
  • Flip wings halfway through cooking for uniform browning.