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BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe

BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe
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These irresistible BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings are perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside! With a blend of savory spices and your favorite BBQ sauce, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for game day, family dinners, or a night in with friends.

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken wings
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil (avocado oil or grapeseed oil)
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (optional)
1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground mustard
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
¾ cup barbecue sauce of your choice

Method

1
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
2
Cut the wings into drumettes and flats if necessary.
3
Pat dry each piece of chicken with a paper towel.
4
In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with oil until evenly coated.
5
In a separate small bowl, mix together the brown sugar (if using), salt, pepper, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, and cayenne pepper (if using).
6
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken wings and toss to evenly coat.
7
Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray. Place a single layer of wings in the basket. Repeat this step for any additional batches.
8
Cook for 8-9 minutes, flip the wings, and continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes or until crispy.
9
Remove the wings from the air fryer and brush BBQ sauce onto each piece.
10
Return the wings to the air fryer and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until an inserted thermometer reads 165°F in the thickest part of the chicken.
11
Serve the hot wings with celery, blue cheese dressing, additional BBQ sauce, or ranch dressing (optional). Enjoy!

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