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Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe [+VIDEO]

Last Updated August 18, 2020. Published June 21, 2020 By Davinah

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There is nothing like a crispy chicken wing, but before air fryers, this could only be accomplished quickly in a deep fryer. This 30-minute Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe uses a drizzle of oil and an easy seasoning mix to make fried chicken wings without frying them in oil. Includes tips to make frozen wings in an air fryer.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings on a plate

Why Make Wings in the Air Fryer

Cooks Quickly

I love being able to cook chicken wings in 30 minutes or less! Compared to making crispy baked wings, this takes literally half the time. During the week, when I’m tired, an air fryer becomes the perfect tool for getting a quick meal.

Fry without oil

The keto diet is all about getting in a good amount of fat. However, chicken wings already have enough fat naturally. So, there really isn’t a need to cook them in more oil. Since this recipe requires just a drizzle of oil, it has less fat than when deep frying.

Create Less Mess

One of the things that I hate about frying foods is popping grease & having to figure out what to do with the leftover oil. With air fried chicken wings, you eliminate both of those issues.

Best Air Fryer Options

If you enjoy wings, have them for meal prep, or are cooking for more than 1 person, I recommend that you choose an air fryer with at least 5 qt of cooking space. My preferred air fryer is actually a multi-cooker and I’ve used it on the site to make so many Ninja Foodi recipes.

A close up of the Ninja Foodi multi-cooker with two accessories sitting next to it

I’ll admit this air fryer is a bit more expensive than some others. But, as I mentioned in my Ninja Foodi review, this machine replaces so many appliances (pressure cooker, broiler, air fryer, slow cooker, etc.) and crisps like no other that it is worth the extra cost.

Can You Make These From Frozen?

If you tend to decide on wings last minute and store your wings in the freezer, then a Ninja Foodi is perfect for making frozen chicken wings in an air fryer.

According to the Foodi manual, you can use the Pressure Cooker function on the Ninja Foodi and 1/2 cup of water to defrost the wings in 5 minutes. After the wings are thawed, you can follow the directions in the recipe.

I personally thaw my wings using the cold water method. This means that I place my frozen wings in a large bowl and cover them in cold water. I change the water every 15 minutes until the wings are thawed. By using this method, I don’t accidentally cook my wings.

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How Long to Cook Them

This depends on your air fryer and the amount of space that you give your wings. In the Ninja Foodi, I cook the wings on 390 degrees for 30 minutes total. However, in more traditional air fryers, I’ve cooked the wings at 400 degrees for 40 minutes.

How to Make Your Chicken VERY Crispy

The best way to learn how to make air fryer chicken wings is to watch the post video. You can scroll down to the recipe card and click play. Some tips are below:

  • Give the wings space: The chicken wings need space to cook evenly. Place the wings in the cooking basket so that they all can lay flat in the basket.
  • Pat the wings dry: Before seasoning the meat, try to remove as much excess water from them as possible. You can do this by simply patting the wings dry with a paper towel.
  • Bring the wings to room temperature: I recommend taking the wings out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before you’re about to cook them. The wings cook more evenly when they’re not being air-fried from cold.

Air fried chicken wings in a Ninja Foodi basket

More Air Fryer Chicken Wing Recipes

Even though I have a collection of keto air fryer recipes with every protein you can imagine, like my Air Fryer Pork Chops and Keto Jalapeno Poppers, there is nothing like having crispy chicken wings. You can also make these chicken wing recipes in your air fryer:

  • Dry Rub Chicken Wings
  • Keto Sweet Chili Wings
  • Keto Honey Siracha Wings (uses a honey substitute)
  • Garlic Parmesan Wings
  • Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe

An easy air fryer chicken wing recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to complete with simple spices. Includes tips for getting the wings crispy, choosing an air fryer, and making them from frozen quickly. 
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Ready in: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Servings: 3
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Davinah
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Equipment

  • Ninja Foodi

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Wings, sectioned into flats and drums
  • 1/4 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder, You cannot swap baking soda in this recipe - I promise that the wings will not taste good if you do

Instructions

  • Remove the chicken wing parts from the refrigerator and pat dry (removing as much moisture as possible helps to have a crispy wing skin)
  • Mix the sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and baking powder in a small dish or ramekin
  • Sprinkle the seasoning mixture on the wings and toss to coat
  • Place the wings on the cooking basket. In the Ninja Foodi, this is called the "Cook & Crisp" basket. 
  • Drizzle olive oil on the chicken wings.
  • Use the Air Crisp setting on 390 degrees for the Ninja Foodi or 400 degrees on other fryers to cook the wings for 12-15 minutes per side. 
  • Enjoy the wings alone or add your favorite keto or low-carb dips and sauces. 

Nutrition Details

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 595mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 1.6mg

The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used. The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people. This is provided as a courtesy, but you can do your own calculations if you wish!

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