Buffalo Wings in the air fryer are so easy, delicious and offer a healthier version of these finger-licking wings hailing from Buffalo, NY. This recipe creates crispy wings that are tender and juicy inside, smothered in traditional, spicy buffalo wing sauce.
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Buffalo Wings originate from Buffalo, NY…there are many stories of who made the first hot chicken wings, however the most widely told story is that they were created at the Anchor Bar in 1964 in downtown Buffalo. Regardless of who made the first recipe, Buffalo wings are the best only in Buffalo! Try these anywhere else and you will likely find puny, wings with just cayenne sauce doused on them.
It is easy to make these delicious wings at home that are authentic Buffalonian! All you need is the right recipe and cooking equipment. Baking wings in the oven can cause them to shrink significantly and it is easy to have the skin stick to the baking pan. Losing the skin will result in losing the crispy goodness that makes a wing a wing.
Using an air fryer is an easy way to make wings any night of the week! They crisp up nicely and are a healthier option to frying. When choosing an air fryer, choose one that has a rotating basket. This option is perfect for frying up chicken wings!
Blue Cheese!
It is requisite in Buffalo to dip your wings in blue cheese! Ranch is not permitted! Even if you think you do not like Blue Cheese dressing, you must try it on your wings. One time and you will be converted. The creaminess of the dressing and the sharp flavor of the blue cheese balances out the spicy flavor of the wing sauce perfectly. Be daring, go with the blue cheese dressing! Ranch is too safe!!
Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
- 2.5 Pounds Chicken Wings Split at joint and tips removed
- Dash Salt and Pepper
- 2 TBSP Melted Butter
Buffalo Wing Sauce
- 5-6 TBSP Butter Melted
- ½ Cup Frank's RedHot Sauce
Instructions
- Toss chicken wings with salt, pepper, and 2 TBSP of melted butter in a resealable plastic bag until well coated.
- Spray basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Transfer to an air fryer rotating basket and air fry at 380°F for 15 minutes. Take basket out and shake well.
- Increase temperature to 400°F. Cook for an additional 10 minutes. Until wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While wings are cooking, melt butter and combine with Frank's RedHot, mix until combined. Using less butter will result in greater heat to the wing sauce.
- Remove from the air fryer and toss in the prepared hot sauce and butter mixture until wings are well coated.
Live fully. Eat well. Enjoy finger-licking good chicken wings!
