Sticky and sweet, air fryer BBQ chicken wings are a popular appetizer or quick entree. Choose your favorite barbecue sauce or make your own!
Ingredients
1 pound chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon canola, vegetable, or avocado oil
¼ cup barbecue sauce ((plus more for serving, if desired))
Method
1
Preheat air fryer to 375ºF.
2
Pat dry wings and add to a large bowl. Toss wings with oil and spices until evenly coated.
3
Add wings to the air fryer, in an even layer. Depending on your air fryer size, you may need to do more than one batch (see note).
4
Air fry for 10 minutes, flip the wings over, and cook for 3-5 minutes more or until the wings are cooked through (165ºF when measured with an instant read thermometer), golden brown, and crispy.
5
Brush the cooked wings with barbecue sauce, flipping to coat both sides.
6
Air fry again for 2-3 minutes until the barbecue sauce is caramelized and slightly bubbly.