Crispy Buffalo Wings
Crispy Buffalo Wings is made with chicken wings, baking powder, hot sauce, butter; air fry at 400°F for 28 minutes to serve 4. 320 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Pat wings completely dry. Toss with baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Arrange in a single layer in the basket. Air fry at 380°F for 12 minutes.
- 3
Flip wings. Increase to 400°F and cook 12-15 more minutes until skin is deeply golden and crispy.
- 4
Mix hot sauce, melted butter, vinegar, and garlic powder. Toss hot wings in the buffalo sauce.
- 5
Serve with blue cheese or ranch, celery, and carrot sticks.
Tip: Baking powder is the secret to crispy skin without deep frying — it raises the pH and draws out moisture. Make sure wings are bone-dry before coating.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 28 minutes vs ~50 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 320 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Crispy Buffalo Wings at 400°F for 28 minutes. Baking powder is the secret to crispy skin without deep frying — it raises the pH and draws out moisture. Make sure wings are bone-dry before coating.
You need: 2 lbs chicken wings, patted dry, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 cup hot sauce (Frank's RedHot), 4 tbsp butter, melted, 1 tbsp white vinegar, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, Blue cheese or ranch dressing, Celery and carrot sticks. This recipe serves 4 with 320 calories per serving.
Crispy Buffalo Wings takes 28 minutes total at 400°F. Serve with blue cheese or ranch, celery, and carrot sticks.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 28 minutes at 400°F.
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