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A close-up view of crispy, golden-brown Air Fryer Chicken Wings perfectly cooked and piled on a white plate with a side of dipping sauce.

Crispy Garlic Herb Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Achieve perfectly crispy and flavorful air fryer chicken wings with a simple garlic and herb seasoning. This recipe delivers a satisfying crunch without deep frying, making it an ideal appetizer or weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Wings
  • 2 lbs Chicken wings drumettes and flats, separated, patted very dry
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper optional, for a kick
For Serving (Optional)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • as needed Ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • as needed Celery and carrot sticks

Equipment

  • Air Fryer (basket style or oven style)
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Paper Towels
  • Tongs

Method
 

Prepare the Wings Section
  1. Thoroughly pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for achieving maximum crispiness in the air fryer. Place the dried wings in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Drizzle the olive oil over the wings. Add the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Toss everything together until the wings are evenly coated with the seasoning.
Air Fry the Wings Section
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes, if your model requires preheating. Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook in batches if necessary to allow proper air circulation for crisping.
  2. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, open the air fryer, and using tongs, flip all the wings to the other side.
  3. Increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F (200°C). Continue to cook for another 10-13 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and extra crispy. You can flip them once more halfway through this final cooking stage if desired, for even crisping.
Serve Section
  1. Carefully remove the crispy air fryer chicken wings from the basket. Transfer them to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if using.
  2. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese dressing, and a side of celery and carrot sticks.

Notes

Patience is key! Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cooking in batches is essential for truly crispy wings. For extra flavor, you can let the seasoned wings sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour before cooking. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for food safety.