Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
These Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings are everything you want in a classic wing. They're perfectly seasoned, incredibly crispy thanks to a light coating of cornstarch, and tossed in a rich homemade buffalo sauce before being finished with fresh green onions and your choice of ranch or blue cheese. Perfect for game day, date night, or whenever you're craving restaurant-style wings at home.
Ingredients
Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings about 16 split wings
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
Homemade Buffalo Sauce
- 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Original Hot Sauce
- 1/4 cup 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
For Serving
- Sliced green onions
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Celery and carrot sticks optional
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towel.
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with the cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are crispy, golden brown, and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While the wings cook, whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Transfer the cooked wings to a large bowl and toss immediately with the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.