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Air Fryer Fried Chicken Wings

These Air Fryer Fried Chicken Wings are crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and made without flour or breading. Ready in about 30 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 292kcal

Author: Davinah

1 ½ pounds Chicken Wings sectioned into flats and drums
¼ teaspoon Natural Ancient Sea Salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon Onion Powder
1 tablespoon Baking Powder You cannot swap baking soda in this recipe - I promise that the wings will not taste good if you do
1 teaspoon Olive Oil

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.

Pat the wings very dry for the crispiest skin.
Do not substitute baking soda for baking powder.
Cajun or Creole seasoning can replace all of the spices and salt.
Cook in a single layer and avoid overcrowding the basket.
Chicken is safe at 165°F, but I cook the wings longer so the skin gets golden and crispy. Whole or larger wings can take a few extra minutes.