Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare and Cook Wings
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder or cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes. Arrange seasoned wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature should be 165°F (74°C). Cook in 2-3 batches.
Prepare Flavor Hack 1: Classic Buffalo
- While wings cook, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, white vinegar, and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
Prepare Flavor Hack 2: Sticky Honey Garlic Soy
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Prepare Flavor Hack 3: Zesty Lemon Pepper
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, and garlic powder.
Prepare Flavor Hack 4: Smoky Chipotle BBQ
- In a medium bowl, combine BBQ sauce, chipotle powder, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika.
Toss and Serve
- Once a batch of wings is cooked, immediately transfer them to its designated sauce/coating bowl. Toss until thoroughly coated. Repeat with remaining batches and their respective flavor hacks. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra crispy wings, ensure they are thoroughly patted dry before seasoning. Adjust spice levels in the sauces to your preference. If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake the wings in an oven at 400°F (200°C) for 40-50 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through.
