Buffalo wings are a classic American dish, but they aren’t always the most healthy option. Well, fear not! We’ve found a healthier way to enjoy these delicious bites without sacrificing flavor or texture.
In our air fryer buffalo wings recipe, we simply toss cooked chicken wings with hot sauce and butter before tossing them back in the air fryer. The result? Crispy skin with all the flavor of traditional fried chicken without any of the guilt!
The number of wings you want to cook will determine the size of your air fryer. If you’re cooking for two people, a 10-wing recipe should be plenty.
Buffalo Wings
Buffalo Wings are a simple yet tasty meal or snack
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Silicone Tongs
- Wire Rack
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 10 Chicken wings Seperated wingettes and drummettes
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Chicken Seasoning
Buffalo Wing Sauce
- 148 ml Hot Sauce 1 Bottle of Frank's Red Hot
- 6 tbsp Butter Real Butter not easy spread!
To Serve
- Ranch Sauce Optional
Instructions
Dry Brine - Ideally the night before
- Cut your wings to create the drumette, wingette and wing tip. We dont use the wing tip so these can be discarded.10 Chicken wings
- Pat dry the drumette and wingette with good quality paper kitchen towel
- In a mixing bowl place the wings, sprinkle the salt and black pepper then mix with your hand until they are nicely coated.1 tbsp Salt, 1 tbsp Black Pepper
- Add the chicken seasoning and generously coat the wings.2 tbsp Chicken Seasoning
- Place the wings on a wire rack, and place into a fridge. Rest for a good 12 hours. In a rush? You can skip this step then you can but the wings wont be super crispy!
Cook the Wings - No need to preheat
- Add the wings to your air fryer making sure they are seperated.
- Set the air fryer to 200°C
- Cook for around 8 to 10 minutes
Prepare the Buffalo Sauce
- Add the butter to a saucepan and melt over low heat.6 tbsp Butter
- Add the bottle of hot sauce148 ml Hot Sauce
- Gentle warm up so that you have a silky smooth texure.
Combine the sauce and Wings
- Take the wings out of the air fryer and coat them with the buffalo sauce.
Finish Cooking
- Place the coated wings back into the air fryer and cook for another 5 Minutes
Notes
If your are making buffalo wings for someone without spice tollerance, change hot sauce for a mild version.
Nutrition
Calories: 709kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 9777mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 459IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 5mg
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