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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe Easy 3 Irresistible Sauces

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This recipe delivers crispy, juicy chicken wings made in the air fryer with three delicious sauces: buffalo, honey garlic, and lemon pepper. Perfect for quick, flavorful meals or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • For the Buffalo Sauce:
  • ½ cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
  • For the Lemon Pepper Sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and olive oil until evenly coated. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for about 5 minutes.
  4. Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
  5. Cook wings for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through with tongs.
  6. Check wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C); cook an additional 3-5 minutes if needed.
  7. While wings cook, prepare the sauces by whisking together ingredients for buffalo, honey garlic, and lemon pepper sauces separately.
  8. Divide cooked wings into three portions and toss each with one of the sauces until fully coated.
  9. Garnish lemon pepper wings with fresh parsley and serve immediately with optional celery or carrot sticks.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure crispiness; cook in batches if needed. Baking powder is essential for crispy skin—do not substitute with baking soda. Pat wings dry thoroughly before seasoning. Flip wings halfway through cooking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness. Toss wings in sauce just before serving to keep skin crispy. Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes. Sauces can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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