Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
Lighten up this timeless classic, but keep all of the flavor! These crispy, air fryer buffalo chicken wings are so good, you won’t even miss the deep fried version. Plus, they cook in under 20 minutes!
- Serves: 4
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-18 minutes
Ingredients:
- chicken wings (flats and/or drumettes)
- oil (avocado or vegetable oil)
- salt
- pepper
- butter
- hot sauce
- Optional:
- Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing
Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step-by-Step Directions:
Step 1: Dry chicken pieces with paper towels and place in a bowl. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss everything together a few times to evenly coat the wings.
Step 2: Place wings, skin side down, in the air fryer basket in a flat layer. You may need to do two batches to avoid overcrowding. Air fry at 400º F for 16-18 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
Step 3: While wings are in the air fryer, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, then stir in the hot sauce. Leave on low, stirring occasionally, until ready to use.
Step 4: The wings are done when the skin is crispy and the temperature registers 165º F when taken with a meat thermometer. If you prefer them dry, brush the wings with the sauce while they are still in the air fryer basket and place back in the air fryer for 1 minute, then serve. If you like your wings wet, toss them in a bowl with the buffalo-butter sauce and serve. Either way, dip them in some Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing and enjoy!
Oven Alternative:
Follow step 1, then bake the wings on a baking sheet at 400º F for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Be sure to check for doneness. They should register 165º F when taken with a meat thermometer.
Tips:
- Equal parts butter and hot sauce will be mild. For medium or hot, add more hot sauce, 1 Tbsp at a time, until desired heat is reached.
- Some air fryers require preheating. If yours does, carefully place wings in the hot air fryer basket after preheating.
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Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
- 20 chicken wing pieces (flats and/or drumettes)
- 1/2 Tbsp oil (avocado or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
Optional:
- Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing
Instructions
- Dry chicken pieces with paper towels and place in a bowl. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss everything together a few times to evenly coat the wings.
- Place wings, skin side down, in the air fryer basket in a flat layer. You may need to do two batches to avoid overcrowding. Air fry at 400º F for 16-18 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
- While wings are in the air fryer, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, then stir in the hot sauce. Leave on low, stirring occasionally, until ready to use.
- The wings are done when the skin is crispy and the temperature registers 165º F when taken with a meat thermometer. If you prefer them dry, brush the wings with the sauce while they are still in the air fryer basket and place back in the air fryer for 1 minute, then serve. If you like your wings wet, toss them in a bowl with the buffalo-butter sauce and serve. Either way, dip them in some Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing and enjoy!
Oven Alternative:
- Follow step 1, then bake the wings on a baking sheet at 400º F for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Be sure to check for doneness. They should register 165º F when taken with a meat thermometer.
Notes
- Equal parts butter and hot sauce will be mild. For medium or hot, add more hot sauce, 1 Tbsp at a time, until desired heat is reached.
- Some air fryers require preheating. If yours does, carefully place wings in the hot air fryer basket after preheating.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
