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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Dry Rub

Incredibly crispy chicken wings cooked in the air fryer and coated in a bold, flavorful dry rub. Easy, fast, and unbelievably good.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Wings
  • 2 lbs chicken wings split into drums and flats
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Dry Rub
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp baking powder for crispiness

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Pat wings very dry with paper towels.
  2. Toss wings with olive oil.
  3. Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, brown sugar, cayenne, and baking powder.
  4. Coat wings evenly with dry rub.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  6. Arrange wings in a single layer in the basket.
  7. Cook 20–24 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy.
  8. Air fry 3–5 extra minutes for extra crunch.

Notes

Use baking powder for maximum crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer.