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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings – Spicy Crust
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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings – Spicy Crust
Crispy chicken wings cooked quickly in an air fryer, with a flavorful and spicy crust.
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Time
⏱️ 50 min
Servings
👤 4
Difficulty
🥘 Ingredients
fresh chicken wings — 900g (2 lbs)
baking powder — 2 tablespoons
brown sugar — 1 tablespoon
smoked paprika — 1 tablespoon
garlic powder — 1 tablespoon
salt — 1 teaspoon
black pepper — 1/2 teaspoon
mustard powder — 1/4 teaspoon
cayenne pepper — 1/4 teaspoon
water — 120 ml (1/2 cup)
👨🍳 Steps
1
Cut wings into drumettes and flats. Pat dry with paper towels, then sprinkle with baking powder and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
2
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper.
3
Sprinkle spice mixture over wings and massage gently to coat each piece. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes or overnight for best results.
4
Pour 120 ml water into the inner pot of the air fryer. Attach the air fryer basket and arrange wings in a single layer.
5
Set air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 15 minutes. Flip wings halfway through. Serve immediately.
🛒 Shopping List
900g fresh chicken wings, 2 tbsp baking powder, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp dry mustard powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 120ml water