My favorite Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings recipe is the quickest and easiest game-day appetizer! Made in 25 minutes with just 4 simple ingredients, these air-fried chicken wings with homemade buffalo sauce don’t skimp on flavor. They’re juicy, spicy, and super crispy–no deep fryer needed. These really kick off game day on the right note!
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. Chicken wings get beautifully crispy in the Air Fryer, and then I coat them in my homemade buffalo sauce. All you need is butter, hot sauce, and a little brown sugar to make these succulent wings a little bit sweet and spicy.
Trust me, these air-fried chicken wings rival Buffalo Wild Wings or any sports bar. And since they’re ready in 25 minutes, they’re infinitely more convenient too. Your game day guests are going to love these!
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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 for the best (aka the crispiest) results.
- And for extra crispy Air Fryer wings, add another minute or two on each side.
- After tossing the wings in the buffalo sauce, save any extra to use for dipping!
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken 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 Buffalo Wings in the Air Fryer Step by Step
Cook the Chicken Wings: Preheat the Air Fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes. Then place 2 pounds of chicken wings side by side in the basket. Select chicken and set for 20 minutes.
Flip: Halfway through the cooking time (10 minutes), flip the wings and continue cooking. This allows the wings to fully cook and crisp up evenly.
Make the Buffalo Sauce: While the chicken wings are cooking, make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup of hot sauce, ½ cup of melted unsalted butter, and ¼ cup of brown sugar. (It will thicken as the butter cools, so don’t be concerned if it first appears as a thin sauce.)
Toss: When the chicken wings are done cooking, remove them from the Air Fryer basket, and place into a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the wings, and toss with a spoon to cover each piece thoroughly. Serve hot and enjoy!
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