Ready for super crispy chicken wings in under 30 minutes? These Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Wings use a simple seasoned flour coating to create wings that are crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside—without deep frying. Perfect for game day, parties, or an easy dinner.
1 lb chicken wings
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Place the chicken wings in a large bowl. Drizzle with vegetable oil and toss until evenly coated.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, cayenne, and black pepper.
Coat each wing in the breading mixture, shaking off excess. Place coated wings on a dry plate or paper towel.
Arrange wings in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them for airflow.
Cook for 14–16 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Check doneness with a meat thermometer—wings should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Pat wings dry before oiling to help the breading stick better.
Avoid overcrowding—cook in batches if necessary.
Flip halfway for even browning.
For extra crunch, lightly spray the wings with oil before cooking.