Air Fryer Chicken Wings with BBQ Sauce Recipe by Flawless Food
Whether you’re planning a relaxed evening in or looking for the perfect party snack, these Air Fryer Chicken Wings coated in a delicious barbecue sauce will have everyone asking for more.
With an air fryer, you can achieve irresistible crispy chicken wings in only 20 minutes without all the grease from traditional frying and a lot quicker than cooking in the oven.
We have added barbecue sauce to the cooked wings, but you can add any sauce you like.
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We love chicken wings, we also have oven baked salt and pepper chicken wings or honey and garlic chicken wings for you to try you can always cook the wings in the air fryer instead.
Cooking Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Ready to make some finger-licking good air fryer wings? Watch our air fryer chicken recipe video, and prepare to impress!
Click above to get the quick easy to follow air fryer chicken recipe card, or continue to read on for all the recipe tip and more advice.
Equipment
The good thing about air fryer recipes is you don’t need much equipment; Here’s what you’ll need:
We use our Ninja Dual Drawer Air Fryer, which comfortably fits 1kg of chicken wings.
A glass mixing bowl or any large bowl is perfect for coating the chicken wings with BBQ sauce.
Use tongs to flip those hot wings, and a thermometer will ensure the chicken is cooked just right.
Ingredients
Before we start, here’s a rundown of everything you’ll need to create these mouthwatering air fryer chicken wings.
- 1 kg Chicken Wings
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt and Black Pepper
- 4 tablespoon BBQ Sauce
Don’t worry if you’re missing something—I’ll provide some helpful substitutes along the way.
Chicken Wings
The star of our show, chicken wings! We’re using 1 kg for this recipe, but feel free to adjust this amount based on how many mouths you’re feeding.
Pat the chicken wings dry with kitchen paper towel before seasoning to make sure the seasoning sticks better.
Other Air Fryer Chicken Joint Recipes
If you can’t get hold of wings, we have many recipes for other chicken joints cooked to perfection in the air fryer, like drumsticks, thighs (boneless or bone-in), and even a whole chicken!
Oil
While we go for olive oil due to its lovely flavour and health benefits, feel free to use any cooking oil you have. Sunflower, canola, or even coconut oil would work a treat.
If you are watching the calories, use nonstick cooking spray instead. You could remove the chicken skin after it is cooked before adding the sauce! But I can never resist that crispy skin!
Seasoning
Keep it classic with salt and pepper; this allows the barbecue sauce to shine. If you are not using a sauce, you may fancy adding a hint of all-purpose seasoning, onion, or garlic powder.
Sauce
Barbecue sauce is what takes these wings from good to great. We’re particularly fond of Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce.
But if you’re feeling adventurous, why not whip up a batch of homemade bbq sauce?
Other Sauce Ideas for Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Store-bought marinade or sauces you love will be just as tasty; here are some more air fryer chicken wing sauce ideas
Fresh Herbs
A sprinkle of freshly chopped chives provides a refreshing note against the rich sauce.
No chives? No problem! Parsley, coriander, or a dash of dried herbs could also do the trick.
Instructions
Now, we’re on to the most exciting part – making chicken wings in the air fryer!
You can serve these crispy air fryer wings as they are straight from the air fryer basket, or continue to add your favourite sauce.
Serve your sticky, saucy wings on a clean plate while still warm. Sprinkle with fresh herbs.
Other Side Dish Ideas
Looking to spice things up? Serve these wings with some spicy jollof rice and corn on the cob. Or have a nosey at our other side dish recipes for more inspiration.
📖 Step by Step Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Wings in BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 kg Chicken Wings
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt and Black Pepper
- 4 tablespoon BBQ Sauce
Nutrition
Calories: 1446kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 100gFat: 101gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gMonounsaturated Fat: 45gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 416mgSodium: 2676mgPotassium: 1008mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 953IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 6mg
Storage Advice
Got leftover air fryer wings? Cool the chicken wings and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Make sure to enjoy them within 2-3 days.
Freezing
Freezing the cooked and cooled wings allows you to savour them later. Defrost thoroughly in the fridge before reheating.
Reheating
Microwaving is the quickest way to reheat air fryer chicken wings. The number of wings will determine the exact microwaving time.
More Chicken Recipes
If you’ve enjoyed this awesome recipe, be sure to explore more of our chicken recipes.
And there you have it, folks! A simple yet satisfying way to satisfy those chicken wing cravings. Who knew something so delicious could be this easy to make? Happy air frying! 🍗🌿
FAQ’s
Here are the answers to some common questions we have had from our readers.
Should I use a preheated air fryer?
No, there is no need to preheat your air fryer for this air fryer chicken wings recipe.
