BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings

hand holding a chicken wing made in the air fryer and brushed with barbecue sauce.

5 from 1 vote

BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings

These irresistible BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings are perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside! With a blend of savory spices and your favorite BBQ sauce, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for game day, family dinners, or a night in with friends.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer chicken wings, bbq air fryer chicken wings, chicken wings air fryer, chicken wings in air fryer

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 16

Servings

Calories 223kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken wings
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil avocado oil or grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar optional
1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground mustard
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
¾ cup barbecue sauce of your choice

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
Cut the wings into drumettes and flats if necessary.
Pat dry each piece of chicken with a paper towel.
In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with oil until evenly coated.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the brown sugar (if using), salt, pepper, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken wings and toss to evenly coat.
Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray. Place a single layer of wings in the basket. Repeat this step for any additional batches.
Cook for 8-9 minutes, flip the wings, and continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes or until crispy.
Remove the wings from the air fryer and brush BBQ sauce onto each piece.
Return the wings to the air fryer and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until an inserted thermometer reads 165°F in the thickest part of the chicken.
Serve the hot wings with celery, blue cheese dressing, additional BBQ sauce, or ranch dressing (optional). Enjoy!

Notes

Storage Information

Leftover wings should be cooled and then transferred to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To reheat, pop them in the air fryer or oven for a few minutes until they’re crispy again.

To freeze, transfer to a freezer safe, airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat in the oven or air fryer.

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