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Ultra-Crispy Healthy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Craving wings? These healthy air fryer chicken wings get incredibly crispy without deep frying. The secret? A touch of baking powder that creates a shatteringly crisp texture. Perfect for game day, keto diets, or high-protein meal prep.

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 2 lbs chicken wings flats and drumettes
  • 1 tbsp aluminum-free baking powder NOT baking soda
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Optional: sugar-free BBQ sauce or hot sauce for tossing

Equipment

  • Servings: 4 servings
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 24 minutes
  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Course: Appetizer, Main Course
  • Cuisine: American
  • Keywords: air fryer chicken wings, crispy chicken wings, healthy wings, keto wings, game day snacks, high protein, no oil

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Pat the wings completely dry with paper towels. Moisture is the enemy of crispiness.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the wings with the baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
  5. Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not let them touch. Cook for 12 minutes.
  6. Flip the wings, increase the temperature to 400°F (200°C), and cook for another 10-12 minutes until deeply golden and crispy.
  7. Remove from air fryer and immediately toss in your preferred healthy sauce (if using). Serve hot.

Notes

Notes:
Use aluminum-free baking powder only - regular baking soda will leave a terrible metallic taste.
Do not overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches if necessary to ensure proper air circulation.
For extra crispiness, let the wings sit in the refrigerator uncovered for 1-2 hours before cooking to dry out the skin further.
These wings are best eaten fresh. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 days and revived in the air fryer at 375°F for 4-5 minutes to regain their crunch.
Nutrition:
Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 26g
Fat: 22g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Sodium: 450mg