Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings are an absolute treat! Make finger-licking good wings that are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and drenched in spicy buffalo sauce! Serve with my homemade ranch dressing and celery, and these wings will be better than any you’ve had at a restaurant!
Are wings totally your thing? Then, you’ll want to try my Air Fryer Fried Chicken Wings, Honey Lemon Pepper Wings, Mango Habanero Wings, or Air Fryer Barbecue Wings recipe next!
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Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings | Gluten-Free, Easy Recipe!
These crispy, flavorful wings are made easy in the air fryer, which means no need for excessive amounts of oil or deep-frying! It’s less cleanup, less fuss, and MORE FLAVOR! I absolutely love making my wings in the air fryer because they come out super crispy without having to deep fry them!
Making air fryer buffalo wings is super easy. First, you’ll season the wings with a dry rub and cook them in the air fryer. Then, you’ll cover them in buffalo sauce and place them in the air fryer once more to seal in all the flavor. Once done, top with more sauce and serve with your favorite dipping sauce, celery, and fries.
My perfect plate is these tasty buffalo wings with Homemade Ranch Dressing, and Crispy Sweet Potato Fries! Throw in a Caesar salad and it’s the perfect wing-night meal!
Ingredients Needed To Make These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Chicken – Butcher Box is my fav!
- Seasonings- Put together a quick dry rub with a few seasonings!
- Buffalo Sauce- I use Sweet Baby Ray’s Buffalo Sauce! It’s Gluten-Free!
- Butter- Use vegan butter or regular butter.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings Dry Rub
The key to making the most flavorful buffalo wings is in the rub! Season the chicken before cooking to make the best wings!
How To Make Buffalo Chicken Wings In The Air Fryer
- Clean and pat dry your chicken wings with a paper towel. Add the chicken to a large bowl and season with the dry rub mixture (and baking powder if using). Make sure all the wings are coated in the seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place the chicken in a single layer into the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or place chicken on top of each other.
- Cook at 380°F for 10 minutes. Then, flip the chicken and cook for another 7-10 minutes, until no longer pink and an instant thermometer reads 165°F. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches so that the wings are not overcrowded.
- While the wings are cooking, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan, over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Then, add the buffalo sauce and mix well. Warm over medium-low heat for about 2-3 minutes. Pour 1/4 cup into a small bowl to reserve for later.
- Transfer the chicken wings to a {clean} large bowl. Then, pour the remaining buffalo sauce onto the wings and mix until all the wings are coated.
- Place the chicken coated in buffalo sauce back into the air fryer and heat for 3 minutes at 350°F.
- Place the wings back into the bowl and top with the 1/4 cup of buffalo sauce that was set aside.
- Serve with celery and your favorite dipping sauce! Enjoy!
Keys To Making The Best Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
- Season generously before cooking. The seasonings give the wings incredible flavor. Don’t skip this step and only rely on the buffalo sauce to provide the flavor. If so, you may be sorely disappointed.
- Coat the wings with 2 teaspoons of aluminum-free baking powder before seasoning to get extra crispy wings.
- The real secret is coating the wings in the buffalo sauce and placing them back in the air fryer to seal in the flavor. It is an absolute game changer!! I do this when I make my buffalo cauliflower wings and they are THEE BEST! Remember, when the wings are done, you can add more buffalo sauce before serving if you like your wings dripping with sauce.
- Make sure your chicken is thawed entirely before cooking to ensure the best results.
- To get the best crispy wings, do not overcrowd the air fryer when cooking the wings.
Common Questions
How Long Does It Take To Cook Chicken Wings In the Air Fryer?
It generally takes 15-20 minutes to cook chicken wings in the air fryer. Be sure to always check for doneness using a thermometer. Inserted into the thickest part of the chicken, it should read 165°F if it is fully cooked.
Can You Put Sauced Wings In the Air Fryer?
You most certainly can! This is a great way to seal the flavor of the sauce into the wings!
How To Store Any Leftover Wings?
I have a feeling you won’t have any wings left! BUT, if you do, you can store any leftover wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
How To Reheat Buffalo Wings In The Air Fryer?
To rewarm, place the chicken into the air fryer at 370°F for 2-3 minutes.
No Air Fryer? No Problem! You Can Make These Buffalo Wings In The Oven.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Season the wings with the dry rub mixture (add 1 tbsp baking powder for extra crispy wings). Place the seasoned wings on an oven-safe wire rack in a single layer. Bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through. Then toss the wings in the buffalo sauce and bake for another 7-10 minutes, or until the wings are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Toss the wings in more buffalo sauce and enjoy! Follow my Buffalo Old Bay Wings Recipe for more details on how to make crispy oven-baked buffalo chicken wings.
What To Eat With With Your Buffalo Wings:
- WINGS AND FRIES: Make Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries or Garlicky Accordion Potatoes.
- WINGS AND PIZZA: Have a movie night with wings and pizza. Try our Pesto Pizza or Spinach Dip Pizza Recipe!
- WINGS AND SALAD: Try Our Caesar salad or tasty Superfood Salad for a healthy option.
- WINGS AND BREAD: Eat your crispy chicken wings with a biscuit. Our Vegan Buttermilk Biscuits and Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits are DELISH or get creative and serve your wings with our Sweet Potato Cornbread.
I hope you enjoy this Air Fryer Buffalo Wings Recipe!
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- Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Breast (Gluten-Free)
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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
Dry Rub Mixture
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp Herbs De Provence (or Italian Seasoning)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Sea Salt, optional or to taste
- 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Pepper or to taste
Buffalo Sauce Mixture
- 1/4 cup Butter (vegan or regular)
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce, plus more if desired
Instructions
- Clean and pat dry your chicken wings with a paper towel. Add the chicken to a large bowl and season with the dry rub mixture (and baking powder if using). Make sure all the wings are coated in the seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place the chicken in a single layer into the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or place chicken on top of each other. Make sure there is space between each wing.
- Cook at 380°F for 10 minutes. Then, flip the chicken and cook for another 7-10 minutes, until no longer pink and an instant thermometer reads 165°F. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches so that the wings are not overcrowded.
- While the wings are cooking, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan, over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Then, add the buffalo sauce and mix well. Warm over medium-low heat for about 2-3 minutes. Pour 1/4 cup into a small bowl to reserve for later.
- Transfer the chicken wings to a {clean} large bowl. Then, pour the remaining buffalo sauce onto the wings and mix until all the wings are coated.
- Place the chicken coated in buffalo sauce back into the air fryer and heat for 3 minutes at 350°F.
- Place the wings back into the bowl and top with the 1/4 cup of buffalo sauce that was set aside.
- Serve with celery and your favorite dipping sauce! Enjoy!
Notes
No Air Fryer? No Problem! You Can Make These Buffalo Wings In The Oven.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Season the wings with the dry rub mixture (add 1 tbsp baking powder for extra crispy wings).
- Place the seasoned wings on an oven-safe wire rack in a single layer. Bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Then toss the wings in the buffalo sauce and bake for another 7-10 minutes, or until the wings are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Toss the wings in more buffalo sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition
I consider myself a wing aficionado, and these exceeded my wildest expectations! The dry rub (salt included), were perfect. Thank you!
I love to hear it!! Thank you for leaving a review, Calvin. I am glad you like the recipe, esp as a wing aficionado 🙂