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Air-Fried BBQ Chicken Wings

Enjoy the irresistible combination of juicy chicken wings and a mouthwatering BBQ glaze, all made healthier in the air fryer.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air-fried BBQ chicken wings, air-fried chicken wings, bbq chicken wings, crispy air-fried BBA chicken wings
Servings: 4
Author: Lama

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

  • 3 pounds cut and ready chicken wings 24-30 wing pieces
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • cooking spray

Sticky BBQ Sauce

  • 1½ cups barbeque sauce
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Chicken Wings

  • Pat dry the chicken wings well using a paper towel.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper and salt.
  • Sprinkle the spice mix gradually over the chicken wings mixing every few seconds to evenly coat all the wings.
  • Spray the air fryer with cooking oil spray then place the chicken wings in the air fryer tray.
  • Bake them at 380°F for 15 minutes. Flip the wings, then set at 400°F and bake them for 5 more minutes.
  • Place the air-fried wings in a bowl, then pour the sticky barbecue sauce over them. Toss them around to coat them well using a tong.

Sticky BBQ Sauce

  • In a small saucepan add the barbecue sauce, honey, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire on medium-high heat stirring frequently to avoid sticking.
  • Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes stirring frequently.
  • Add of the sauce to a bowl, and reserve the rest for serving.

Notes

  • Pat Drying: Make sure to pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels before seasoning to achieve the crispiest skin.
  • Use Cornstarch for the Best Crunch: Mixing cornstarch with your spices gives the wings an extra crispy texture by absorbing moisture and creating a light crust.
  • Cooking time: It depends on the size of the wings you are using. So although it is important to follow the recipe, keep an eye out for the size and time needed.
  • Don’t Overcrowd the Air Fryer: Arrange the wings in a single layer with space between them for even cooking and maximum crispiness.
  • Double-Coating: After the initial coating of BBQ sauce, air-fry the wings for an extra 2-3 minutes to caramelize the sauce, then add another layer for an extra sticky, flavorful finish.
  • Customize the BBQ Sauce: Adjust the sweetness or spiciness of the sauce to your preference by adding honey, hot sauce, or other seasonings.

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1825mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 73g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg