BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe
Chicken Wings is an effortless crowd-pleaser that no one can resist, so it is natural that you cannot say “no” if the dish is BBQ Chicken Wings. Except as tempting as they are, they may be considered indulgent. But, I have just the solution to your better-eating dilemma.
You can still enjoy the juicy, tender, smoky gusto flavor by simply swapping your regular wings with this BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe. It is a healthier, easier alternative to the deep-fried ones, and it only takes about half an hour to make.
Charming BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings!
Of course, there are other ways to cook healthy. However, the air fryer gives chicken wings a crispy texture and palatable flavors of deep-fried food while only using about a fraction of the oil. So, it is a win-win situation.
Air-fried wings have a much lower fat content than its deep-fried version, which means you get to treat your taste buds with some delicious BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings, guilt-free!
So, here is a quick BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe for you to try. It is perfect for dinner or an appetizer for any occasion!
Healthy BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe
Cooking some crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings is simple. You just need the basic ingredients and an air fryer, which will do most of the work for you.
Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
Cooking Time: 25 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Serving: 4
Tips and Tricks to Make BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings Better
Dry rubbing your wings will help give them a crispy, yet flavorful texture.
Alternatively, you can marinate the wings for 6-8 hours. Cooking the marinated chicken wings in the air frying will give it a juicy and tender taste.
Sprinkling a few drops of oil over the chicken wings can help enhance the taste a lot more than not using any oil at all.
The size of the wings you use may vary, so the cooking time may also vary a little depending on that. Keep an eye on your wings to make sure you do not overcook or undercook your chicken wings.
The same goes for air fryers. Every air fryer is different, so the exact cooking time might vary from one air fryer to another.
Always prepare some extra sauce for later. You can use it as a dip or dressing.
You can add a salad as a side dish, or some sautéed veggies along with your BBQ air fryer chicken wings to make it a healthy meal.
It is okay that you do not follow the instructions to the “T”. Do not be afraid to get a little creative and add your personal touch. You can change or add some spices, or simply change the quantity per your taste.
Finally, air fryers can be a little confusing sometimes. So, even if you did not perfect your air frying chicken wings on the first try, do not be disheartened. Remember, practice is the key!
Frequently Asked Questions
The best way to get crispy wings is to pat dry them after rinsing. Even if you do not rinse them, pat drying before you fry those help to get rid of the moisture and that make your wings crispy. After pat drying them, let the wings rest for a bit before coating them with spices. It helps any excess water to evaporate.
Pat drying only removes moisture from the skin but not the chicken itself. Therefore, when you pat dry your wings, you allow the skin to get crispy while retaining moisture in the meat. The result is juicy, tender, and crispy wings every time.
If you have some leftover wings, you can also warm them in your air fryer. Reheating chicken wings is easy. Just pop them back into the air fryer, and cook them at the same temperature for 5 minutes. That way you will have warm and delicious chicken wings.
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Ingredients
- chicken wings
- salt
- black pepper
- Kashmiri chili powder
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- baking powder (to make them crispy)
- BBQ sauce
- honey
Directions
There you have it! An easy way to enjoy BBQ air fryer chicken wings. Make sure to try this recipe. We assure you that you will not be disappointed with how it turns out.
Preparation
Preparation is a crucial part of any cooking process. Before you proceed to air fry your wings, you need to prep them well.
- First, you need to wash your chicken. The clean of the chicken wings under cold water helps to get rid of any smell.
- Pat dry the wings with a paper towel. It helps to take out the excess moisture from the wings. It is a significant step if you want your wings to be crispy and flavorful.
- The next step is to prepare the spice mix for cooking. This is needed for the air fryer chicken wings dry rub.
- While you are doing so, do not forget to prepare your fryer. Preheat your air fryer at 350 degrees F.
Cooking
Once you are done with your preparations, it is time to start the cooking.
- In a large bowl, add your cleaned and dried wings.
- Add salt, black pepper, Kashmiri powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and baking powder.
- Mix well until all the wings are covered with spices.
- Place the chicken wings in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the wings at 350 Degrees F for 20 minutes. To make sure it is evenly cooked from all the sides, flip your wings at 10 minutes intervals.
- While your wings are cooking, prepare the sauce. Add BBQ sauce and honey to a pot and heat it on medium heat. I used sugar-free sweet and spicy BBQ sauce, but you can use whichever BBQ sauce you prefer.
- When your sauce mixture is ready, add your air-fried chicken wings to the BBQ sauce. Mix them until all the wings are properly covered with BBQ sauce.
That’s it! Your Crispy BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings are ready to be devoured.
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BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken wings
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. black pepper
- 1 tbsp. Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 tbsp. onion powder
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tbsp. baking powder (to make them crispy)
BBQ sauce:
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce (I used sugar-free sweet & spicy BBQ sauce)
- 2 tbsp. honey
Instructions
Preparation
- First, you need to wash your chicken. The clean of the chicken wings under cold water helps to get rid of any smell.
- Pat dry the wings with a paper towel. It helps to take out the excess moisture from the wings. It is a significant step if you want your wings to be crispy and flavorful.
- The next step is to prepare the spice mix for cooking. This is needed for the air fryer chicken wings dry rub.
- While you are doing so, do not forget to prepare your fryer. Preheat your air fryer at 350 degrees F.
Cooking
- In a large bowl, add your cleaned and dried wings.
- Add salt, black pepper, Kashmiri powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and baking powder.
- Mix well until all the wings are covered with spices.
- Place the chicken wings in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the wings at 350 Degrees F for 20 minutes. To make sure it is evenly cooked from all the sides, flip your wings at 10 minutes intervals.
- While your wings are cooking, prepare the sauce. Add BBQ sauce and honey to a pot and heat it on medium heat. I used sugar-free sweet and spicy BBQ sauce, but you can use whichever BBQ sauce you prefer.
- When your sauce mixture is ready, add your air-fried chicken wings to the BBQ sauce. Mix them until all the wings are properly covered with BBQ sauce.
