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Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Extra Crispy!)

Crispy, well-seasoned air fryer chicken wings with minimal prep and maximum crunch.
Prep Time4 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken wings (split into flats and drummettes)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic salt or add to taste (use 1½ tsp for saltier skin)
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels and place them in a mixing bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the wings and toss to coat evenly.
  • Sprinkle on 1 teaspoon garlic salt (or up to 1½ teaspoons for saltier skin) and 1 teaspoon lemon pepper, then toss until wings are evenly seasoned.
  • Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces for air circulation.
  • Air fry at 400°F (about 200°C) for 8 minutes, flip the wings, then air fry another 8 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Remove wings from the air fryer and let rest briefly before serving.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Tongs
  • Paper Towels

Notes

  • If you prefer a saltier skin, use 1½ teaspoons garlic salt.
  • To substitute, use ¾ tsp salt plus ¼ tsp garlic powder for 1 tsp garlic salt.
  • If doubling, cook in batches unless your air fryer fits a single layer.
  • For larger batches in a large air fryer, cook 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp.