Air fryer breaded chicken wings are a fantastic choice for a crispy and flavorful appetizer or main dish. Here’s a straightforward recipe to make them
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
- Optional: buffalo sauce or your favorite dipping sauce
Instructions:
- Prepare the chicken wings:
- Pat dry the chicken wings with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Prepare the coating stations:
- In a shallow bowl or plate, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Coat the chicken wings:
- Dip each chicken wing piece into the flour mixture, ensuring it is well coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- Next, dip the floured wing into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Coat the wing in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place the breaded wing on a plate or tray.
- Repeat until all wings are coated.
- Preheat and air fry:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or olive oil spray.
- Cooking:
- Arrange the breaded chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Air fry the wings at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking. Adjust the time as needed based on the size of your wings and the crispiness you prefer.
- The chicken wings should be golden brown and crispy on the outside and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve:
- Once cooked, remove the chicken wings from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve hot with buffalo sauce or your favorite dipping sauce on the side.
Enjoy your delicious air fryer breaded chicken wings as a tasty appetizer or main dish!