Air Fryer Wings Recipe

4.95 from 20 votes

Easy dry rub air fryer wings recipe if you're looking for a healthy alternative to fried chicken with the same great taste these naked chicken wings in Cosori or Ninja Foodi is the answer. Simple and flavorful without using any oil to cook them.

Prep Time10

Cook Time16

Total Time26

Course: Appetizer, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer, appetizer, chicken, dry rub, easy, ninja foodi, wings

Servings:

Author: Justine

Equipment

1 air fryer
1 Bowl

Ingredients

16 chicken wings give or take a few

Dry Rub for Chicken Wings

1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tbsp pepper or more if you like really peppery
2 tbsp salt
3/4 c brown sugar
1 tbsp garlic salt
olive oil spray
1 tsp cinnamon optional

Instructions

Mix all ingredients except chicken wings in a bowl, combine well. (cinnamon is optional) Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
Wash and dry your chicken wings using a paper towel to pat dry. Then spray lightly with olive oil.
Use a large freezer bag and pour about 1/2 a cup of your rub into the bag with about 6 wings or so. Shake shake until they are coated.
Spray inside of air fryer basket once it's done preheating with non stick spray and put coated wings inside. Try to not overlap them.
Set to 400 degrees F. for 16 minutes.
To make them as crispy as possible flip your wings half way thru the cooking cycle.
Remove when done, zest with lime juice if desired and enjoy...can dip in ranch dressing or other sauces.
If making another batch, coat them with dry rub and repeat process for another 16 minute round.

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