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Air Fryer Buffalo Wings

By Lisa MarcAurele · Jul 5, 2020 · 29 Comments

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air fryer buffalo wings recipe

These tender air fryer wings with buffalo sauce are easy to make and are ready in less than 35 minutes! Satisfy your craving for restaurant style hot chicken wings right from home.

Air fryer chicken wings with Buffalo sauce recipe
Article Index
  • Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
  • How to cook wings in an air fryer
  • How to make homemade buffalo sauce
  • Serving the wings
  • Can you stack wings in air fryer
  • Using frozen wings
  • How to reheat wings in air fryer
  • Other low carb air fryer recipes
  • Recipe

Who else loves wings as an easy, low carb meal? 

It’s hard to beat the crispy skin, the tender meat, or the tasty sauces. Plus you can dunk them in creamy bleu cheese or ranch dressing. They’re a perfect low carb or keto meal.

Wings from a bar, restaurant, or pub are a nice option when dining out, but I try not to get them too often. They’re usually deep-fried in cheap vegetable oils like soybean oil. They’re fine from time-to-time, just not all the time.

What I really wanted was to find the best way to enjoy easy, delicious wings right at home. I didn’t want to go through all the hassle of making them with the grill, stove, or oven. 

I needed something easy that turned out perfectly every time and would be ready fast.

Air fryer chicken wings with buffalo sauce and celery

Air Fryer Buffalo Wings

Then I discovered the air fryer. With this new kitchen appliance, I found my favorite way to make wings!

I’ve enjoyed recreating fried recipes in the air fryer. Traditionally unhealthy recipes that use trans-fats are transformed into much healthier versions. 

First, you use much less oil when cooking in the air fryer compared to a regular deep-fryer. Second, you can use healthy cooking oils like avocado or coconut. And the results are still amazingly crispy!

It basically works like a convection oven. It can take some getting used to in the beginning while you figure out what temperatures to set. But after a few tries, it becomes second nature.

I have the GoWise air fryer. It comes with a handy guide that helps you understand what temperatures and cooking times are right for particular foods.

I love making keto chicken wings in the air fryer. They’re super crispy and don’t use any unhealthy vegetable oils. And topped with my buffalo sauce, they’re pretty much irresistible!

seasoned wings in bowl and basket

How to cook wings in an air fryer

  1. Give the poultry a good massage with olive oil in a large glass bowl. If you hate touching raw poultry, you can also use a brush.
  2. Sprinkle on garlic powder and salt then blend in.
  3. Spread about a tablespoon of olive oil, coconut oil, or avocado oil on the bottom of the air fryer basket.
  4. Place the wings in a single layer in the basket.
  5. Cook the wings for 25 minutes at 360°F.
  6. Flip the wings over in the basket.
  7. Increase the temperature to 400°F and cook for an additional four minutes.
buffalo wing sauce

How to make homemade buffalo sauce

  1. Combine hot sauce, vinegar, butter, and ground pepper in a small pot on the stove over medium heat. 
  2. Bring the sauce to a boil while whisking everything together.
  3. Remove from heat.

Note: This sauce is great for keto slow cooker buffalo chicken too!

Serving the wings

Whether you use my buffalo sauce, my spicy dry rub, or your own sauce, prep it while the wings are cooking to maximize your time. That’s what makes this such an easy meal to make. 

When the wings are done cooking, add them into the sauce (not the other way around!) Stir them up to ensure each wing is coated.

Then, serve the air fryer hot wings with my low carb blue cheese dressing or ranch and celery!

cooked wings in basket

Can you stack wings in air fryer

For wings that are evenly-cooked and crispy, I do not recommend stacking the wings. Instead, lay them out in a single layer. It’s okay if they’re touching and overlapping slightly.

I am usually able to fit all of the wings into the air fryer in one batch, and my air fryer is a normal size.

Using frozen wings

You will need to adjust the cook time if you are starting with frozen wings. Usually another five minutes are needed.

Also remember that frozen wings hold excess water. This will create steam in the air fryer as they cook. Some air fryers may handle this just fine, but in others, your wings might not get as crispy. It depends on the air fryer.

How to reheat wings in air fryer

Have you been disappointed with reheated wings in the past? Not anymore!

The air fryer is perfect for returning wings to their original crispiness. Finally, leftover wings are worth eating again the next day.

To reheat air fryer wings (or any leftover wings):

  1. Place them in the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes at 350°F.
  2. Flip the wings, increase the temperature to 400°F, and cook for 5 more minutes.

Perfect reheated wings every time!

Blue cheese dressing served with Buffalo air fryer chicken wings

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Recipe

Buffalo air fryer chicken wings

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Hot Wings

4.91 from 10 votes
Got a craving for buffalo wings but don't have time to head out to a pub or restaurant? Make them in your air fryer. It'll take less than 35 minutes to make the recipe.
Prep Time:5 minutes mins
Cook Time:29 minutes mins
Total Time:34 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 5 people
Calories: 327

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Ingredients

Wings:

  • 2 pounds chicken wingettes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • extra oil for greasing

Buffalo Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup hot pepper sauce I used Frank's Red Hot
  • ¼ cup butter or butter flavored coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground chipolte pepper or cayenne pepper
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Instructions

Wings:

  • In large bowl, rub olive oil on chicken wings and then sprinkle on the garlic powder and salt.
  • Rub inside of air fryer basket with a little more olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil. 
  • Place chicken wings in a single layer in basket.
  • Cook wings at 360°F for 25 minutes.
  • Flip wings over. Then increase temperature to 400°F and cook for 4 more minutes.

Sauce:

  • While wings are cooking in air fryer, combine hot sauce, butter, vinegar, and ground pepper in small pot.
  • Bring sauce to a boil on medium heat while whisking everything together. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • When wings are done, add them to the sauce and coat each piece evenly.
  • Serve with blue cheese dressing and celery.

Notes

Although not required, it's best to oil both the chicken and the air fryer to give the chicken a crispy fried texture on the outside.
I prefer using olive or avocado oil on the chicken and coconut oil to grease the air fryer basket.
If you don’t like spicy wings, just use less hot sauce.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2pieces | Calories: 327 | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 808mg | Potassium: 175mg | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 12.6mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 0 g | % Carbs: 0 % | % Protein: 22.9 % | % Fat: 77.1 % | SmartPoints: 11
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Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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First published August 9, 2018... Last Updated: December 4, 2019

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Comments

  1. Stephanie LEBLANC

    January 29, 2022 at 3:55 pm

    I haven't made this yet as I have a question: Are the wings frozen or thawed, or does it matter?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      January 29, 2022 at 5:36 pm

      I use thawed wings. You should be able to use frozen and just cook them longer.

      Reply
  2. Tiffany

    February 07, 2020 at 1:07 pm

    5 stars
    I loved these. Making them in the airfryer is so easy. The wings are super crispy and not oily. The sauce is delicious. I served these with white rice and cool veggies to tame the heat.

    ❤️❤️
    Tiffany
    Phlanx's Marketing Specialist

    Reply
  3. Pamela Haase

    January 04, 2020 at 12:34 pm

    5 stars
    These were the best crispy wings and so easy! Turned out perfect. I made Asian Zing sauce. Delicious. I did not add sauce to wings once they were cooked. I had sauce on the side for dipping.

    Reply
  4. Sylvia

    December 07, 2019 at 5:01 pm

    Can't wait to get an air fryer..this wings looks so yummy

    Reply
    • Loraine Stables

      January 21, 2020 at 2:34 am

      I’ve got one half price like new on Facebook Loraine

      Reply
  5. BethSmith

    January 25, 2019 at 8:16 pm

    Hi Lisa!
    I'm excited to cook wings in my air fryer. I'm just curious about something. Your wing sauce recipe is the same as mine, except I don't add vinegar? What does the vinegar add? Is there not enough vinegar in the Frank's Hot Sauce? I'm not trying to be one of "those people" who critique a recipe online. I'm just genuinely curious. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      January 26, 2019 at 7:11 am

      I add it for a more tangy flavor.

      Reply
      • BethSmith

        January 29, 2019 at 1:31 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks for the tip! I've been missing out on the extra tangy all these years. This is an excellent recipe!

  6. Kim

    January 12, 2019 at 3:51 pm

    5 stars
    Looks yummy! We are going to try this recipe.Can you fit all the wings in one batch or do you do two batches in the air fryer?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      January 13, 2019 at 8:25 am

      I fit them all in and my air fryer isn't that big.

      Reply
  7. Becky

    January 03, 2019 at 6:20 pm

    Can you cook these from frozen or do they have to be thawed?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      January 04, 2019 at 8:52 am

      You can cook from frozen, but the time will need to be adjusted.

      Reply
  8. Barbara

    September 24, 2018 at 1:31 pm

    In your nitrition you don’t include carbs!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      September 25, 2018 at 6:51 am

      It's because it calculated at zero.

      Reply
    • Rico

      January 18, 2019 at 7:14 am

      No need to yell.

      Reply
  9. George Ziniewicz

    September 06, 2018 at 4:57 pm

    4 stars
    There is a small typo, first you mention 300 degrees after the flip, elsewhere you say 400, no problem as you say INCREASE to 300 so it is pretty obvious.

    Your recipe is almost exactly the same as what I have developed, except I go for 400/5 min or more, I like it crispy, and occasionally I brine the wings.

    Recently I've tried using a cornstarch coating some have sworn by, but my only try hasn't shown any big difference.

    I also sprinkle Lowry's seasoned salt on the wings, it is what Fry's grocery stores use on their fried chicken (secret!) which is the best chicken IMO.

    I also use avocado oil for its high smoke point, otherwise use coconut oil exclusively, and include 1-3 tablespoons a day ingested.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      September 07, 2018 at 8:36 am

      Thanks for catching that typo! I've fixed it.

      Reply
      • George Ziniewicz

        September 07, 2018 at 9:37 pm

        5 stars
        I discovered my own typo }B^)
        That was potato starch that another site recommended, not corn starch, I will try it again.
        And I gave you 4 stars because the buffalo sauce since I don't like that, but I should give you 5 stars to recommend your airfryer wing treatment!
        I see a new air fryer "oven" now advertised, more room for wings!

        z

  10. Danielle

    August 09, 2018 at 8:05 am

    5 stars
    This is really making me want an air fryer! Perhaps it will get on my xmas list this year LOL!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      August 09, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      Definitely put it on your gift list and let others know!

      Reply
  11. Linda Nortje

    August 09, 2018 at 7:43 am

    No oil is the biggest reason I bought my Air Fryer ! Love your chicken wings and the buffalo sauce is perfect to serve with the wings

    Reply
    • Lisa

      August 09, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      I find it's actually better to use a little oil. But not much is needed with an air fryer.

      Reply
  12. Kelly Anthony

    August 09, 2018 at 7:26 am

    5 stars
    I don't have an air fryer but after reading this recipe I'm definitely considering getting one. I'm always looking for a healthier version of a good chicken wing.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      August 09, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      It's definitely worth the counter space!

      Reply
  13. shelby

    August 09, 2018 at 6:32 am

    5 stars
    This is how I make our hot wings (with the air fryer) Grumpy says the air fryer makes the BEST wings and I absolutely agree! So delicious!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      August 09, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      I'll never make them any other way now.

      Reply
  14. Leslie

    August 09, 2018 at 6:16 am

    5 stars
    We love wings! Your recipe makes them guilt free. I really like the idea of a chili lime sauce with this as a change of pace from the blue cheese.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      August 09, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      Chili lime is an awesome flavor to add to wings!

      Reply
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