My air fryer Buffalo wings are the best quick and easy game-day appetizer! Made in 25 minutes with just 4 simple ingredients, these wings don’t skimp on flavor. They’re juicy, spicy, and super crispy– no deep fryer needed. I love having a healthier option to share with my family and friends.
Air Fryer Buffalo Wings Recipe
Classic fried Buffalo wings are so yummy, but my air fryer Buffalo wings are just as good and way healthier. You only need wings, butter, hot sauce, and a little brown sugar to make these succulent sweet and spicy wings that rival my favorite sports bar.
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How to Store and Reheat
These air fryer Buffalo wings are best served as soon as they are ready so that they are nice and juicy and don’t lose their crisp. If you do have leftovers, they will keep for 3 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in a 350°F air fryer for 5-10 minutes, or until crisp.
Notes and Tips
- If preparing more than two pounds of wings, cook in batches. You technically can stack the chicken, but it will block the air in the fryer, so it won’t cook the wings properly.
- For extra crispy wings, add another minute or two on each side.
- I drained the sauce after tossing the chicken so we could dip the chicken in it. It is a very easy sauce with just three ingredients!
Air Fryer Buffalo Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- ½ cup hot sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted (1 stick)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes.
- Once preheated, place the chicken wings side by side in the basket. Select chicken and cook for 20 minutes, turning the chicken over halfway to cook evenly on both sides.2 pounds chicken wings
- While the chicken is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk the hot sauce, butter, and brown sugar. (It will thicken as the butter cools, so don’t be concerned if it first appears as a thin sauce.)½ cup hot sauce, ½ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup brown sugar
- Once the chicken is done, move it from the basket to a large bowl. Pour the Buffalo sauce over the wings, and toss with a spoon, covering each piece thoroughly.
Notes
How to Make Air Fryer Buffalo Wings Step by Step
Cook the Wings: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes. Place 2 pounds of chicken wings in the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed). Cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Make the Sauce: Whisk together ½ cup of hot sauce, ½ cup of melted unsalted butter, and ¼ cup of brown sugar.
Toss the Wings: Move the cooked wings to a large bowl. Toss with the buffalo sauce until all wings are fully coated.
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