Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1 tbsp aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Buffalo sauce
  • 1 tbsp melted unsalted butter

Instructions:

  1. Use paper towels to pat every single wing until bone-dry to prevent steaming.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the wings with oil, then sprinkle in the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper, tossing until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching or overlapping.
  4. Air fry at 360°F (182°C) for 12 minutes to render the fat and cook the meat.
  5. Shake the basket or flip the wings, then increase the heat to 400°F (204°C) for an additional 6 minutes until the skin is deep mahogany brown.
  6. Place the hot wings in a clean bowl, pour over the Buffalo sauce and melted butter, and toss quickly to coat.
  7. Optional: Return wings to the air fryer for 1 minute to set the glaze for extra stickiness.