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Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Baking Powder

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You can make perfectly crunchy chicken wings in your air fryer using a simple baking powder trick. This recipe delivers juicy inside, crispy outside wings without deep frying, making it great for game day food or a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is key for crispiness.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika.
  3. Add the dried chicken wings to the bowl. Toss them well until every piece is evenly coated with the dry rub mixture.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195 degrees Celsius).
  5. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; work in batches if necessary.
  6. Air fry for 20 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through the cooking time.
  7. Increase the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crispy.
  8. Remove the wings from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For the best results, use aluminum-free baking powder.
  • If you want to toss the wings in sauce (like buffalo or BBQ), do this immediately after they come out of the air fryer and serve right away to keep the crunch.
  • This method works well for a gluten free chicken wings hack since no flour is used.

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