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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Dry Rub

Crispy, golden air fryer chicken wings coated in a bold, smoky dry rub. Ready in under 30 minutes with no deep frying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Wings
  • 2 lbs chicken wings flats and drums
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp baking powder aluminum-free
Dry Rub
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp brown sugar optional
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
  2. Toss wings with olive oil and baking powder.
  3. Mix dry rub ingredients and coat wings evenly.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Arrange wings in a single layer and cook 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
  6. Let rest 3 minutes and serve hot.

Notes

For extra crispiness, increase temperature to 425°F for the last 2 minutes. Works great with lemon pepper or Cajun seasoning too.