By Becky Hardin
Updated May 16, 2025
With just 30 minutes of cook time, Air Fryer Chicken Wings are a quick and delicious appetizer. These Buffalo chicken wings are meaty, crispy, juicy, and full of flavor!
Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
Chicken wings have never been easier or faster to make at home! With just 30 minutes of cook time, you don’t have to sacrifice on taste or texture. These Buffalo wings are crispy, juicy, and finger-licking good!
One taste of these wings and I have a feeling this will be your go-to method for cooking chicken wings in the future. If you love your air fryer as much as I do, I think you’ll enjoy these Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers and Air Fryer Egg Rolls ! If you’ve never made chicken wings in the air fryer before, give it a try with this simple recipe!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 pounds chicken wings split at the joint and tips removed, if using frozen, thaw beforehand
- ▢ Kosher salt
- ▢ ½ cup Buffalo sauce
- ▢ 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ▢ Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
- ▢ Carrot and celery sticks for serving
Video
Instructions
- Place the butter in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl and melt in two 30-second intervals if necessary. Whisk in the hot sauce.
- Spray the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray. Preheat at 360°F for 5 minutes.
- Pat the chicken wings dry and season generously with salt. 2 pounds chicken wings, Kosher salt
- Place the wings in the fryer basket so they are not touching.
- Air fry for 12 minutes, then carefully flip the wings and fry for another 12 minutes. Flip the wings again, increase the heat to 400°F and fry for 5 minutes, or until the outsides are crispy.
- Toss the cooked wings in the Buffalo mixture to coat. Ranch or blue cheese dressing, Carrot and celery sticks
- Serve with a side of ranch and blue cheese dipping sauce and enjoy.
Becky’s Tips
- For even more flavor , coat the chicken wings in your favorite seasoning blend before cooking.
- Use your favorite Buffalo sauce! For a little kick, add a few splashes of hot sauce into the butter/Buffalo sauce mixture.
- Chicken is cooked through when the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches 165°F. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to be sure.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Get the sauce ready : Place the 6 tablespoons of butter in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl and melt in two 30-second intervals if necessary. Whisk in the 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce.
Get the air fryer ready : Spray the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray. Preheat at 360°F for 5 minutes.
Prep the wings: Pat 2 pounds of chicken wings dry and season generously with salt.
Transfer wings to the air fryer: Place the wings in the fryer basket so they are not touching.
Cook: Air fry for 12 minutes, then carefully flip the wings and fry for another 12 minutes. Flip the wings again, increase the heat to 400°F, and fry for 5 minutes, or until the outsides are crispy.
Coat the wings : Toss the cooked wings in the Buffalo mixture to coat.
Serve and enjoy: Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing, carrots, and celery sticks.
How to Store
Air fryer chicken wings taste best when served fresh. If you do need to make them ahead of time, reheat them in the air fryer. Store uneaten wings in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer so they crisp up again.
Freeze leftover wings in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the air fryer until warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
Anything goes with these Buffalo wings! I love serving them with Crispy Zucchini Fries , thin and crispy Shoestring Fries , decadent Avocado Fries or Baked Sweet Potato Fries .
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings split at the joint and tips removed, if using frozen, thaw beforehand
- Kosher salt
- ½ cup Buffalo sauce
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
- Carrot and celery sticks for serving
Instructions
- Place the butter in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl and melt in two 30-second intervals if necessary. Whisk in the hot sauce.
- Spray the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray. Preheat at 360°F for 5 minutes.
- Pat the chicken wings dry and season generously with salt. 2 pounds chicken wings, Kosher salt
- Place the wings in the fryer basket so they are not touching.
- Air fry for 12 minutes, then carefully flip the wings and fry for another 12 minutes. Flip the wings again, increase the heat to 400°F and fry for 5 minutes, or until the outsides are crispy.
- Toss the cooked wings in the Buffalo mixture to coat. Ranch or blue cheese dressing, Carrot and celery sticks
- Serve with a side of ranch and blue cheese dipping sauce and enjoy.
Video
Notes
- For even more flavor , coat the chicken wings in your favorite seasoning blend before cooking.
- Use your favorite Buffalo sauce! For a little kick, add a few splashes of hot sauce into the butter/Buffalo sauce mixture.
- Chicken is cooked through when the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches 165°F. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to be sure.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
