Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
These Air Fryer Buffalo Wings come out juicy inside with crisp skin, then tossed in a simple sauce of melted butter and Frank's RedHot. You skip the deep fryer and the pot of oil, and they are ready in about half an hour. I serve mine with ranch dressing, carrots, and celery for game day.
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 530kcal
Cost: $
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer For cooking the wings
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl or Saucepan For melting the butter and sauce
- 1 Large bowl For tossing the wings in the sauce
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot sauce
Instructions
- Divide the wings into 3 parts. Separate the drumette from the wingette, then cut off the wingtip and set it aside. Note: we will only be using the two big parts.2 lbs chicken wings
- Pat the wings dry with a paper towel and arrange them in a single layer inside an air fryer. Air fry one side for 12 minutes at 350°F, then turn them over and do the same with the other side. Check that the thickest part reads 165°F before saucing.2 lbs chicken wings
- Make the sauce by melting the butter in a microwave oven. Add the hot sauce and stir until well blended.5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot sauce
- Soak the chicken wings in the sauce, making sure each piece is fully coated.2 lbs chicken wings
- Serve with ranch dressing, carrots, and celery. Share and enjoy!
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Notes
Make ahead – Melt the butter and hot sauce together in advance, then rewarm and toss the wings right before serving.
Use a rack – If your air fryer came with a rack, use it so the hot air can move around every wing.
Doubling – Work in batches when you double this so the basket is never crowded and the skin still crisps.
Nutrition
Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 1348mg | Potassium: 260mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 823IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg