Air Fryer Old Bay Chicken Wings

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These air fryer old bay chicken wings are so addicting. Seasoned to perfection, an easy quick lunch or dinner, and a huge hit for a game day appetizer.

Air fryer old bay chicken wings on an oval white plate with a side of ranch dressing and lime slices.

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Don't you love air fryer recipes? This chicken wings recipe comes out so crispy and flavorful like these air fryer chicken leg quarters. Without any oil or marinating time, and in half the amount of time, it would take in the oven like with my Garlic Knots. If you don't have an air fryer, try my Garlic parmesan baked chicken wings, Ranch Chicken Wings, and Spicy teriyaki baked chicken wings.

Why this recipe works

An air fryer is the best and quickest way to make crispy wings or try to fry fish in the air fryer. Just like my Air Fryer Donuts, they turn out so perfect every single time without being deep-fried. But if you prefer deep frying you can check out my Crispy Fried Chicken Legs.

Ingredients for this recipe

all ingredients needed for chicken wings.

Ingredient Notes

Chicken wings- You can either use the whole wing, or just the drummettes, or wingettes.
Paprika- Both smoked paprika and regular paprika will work in this recipe.
Old Bay Seasoning- A delicious blend of spices that goes perfectly on seafood, poultry, and veggies.
Red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper- Just to kick it up a notch.

How to make this recipe

Chicken wings in a bowl. All the spices in another bowl.

Step 1- Place thawed dry wings in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2- Add all the spices together in a small bowl.

Wings tossed with spices and placed in an air fryer basket.

Step 3- Sprinkle wings and old bay mixture together.

Step 4- Place wings in preheated air fryer basket and fry.

Close up photo of air fryer old bay chicken wings with a side of ranch dressing.

Tips for making Old Bay Wings In The Air Fryer

Always preheat the air fryer.
The size of your air fryer will make a difference in how many wings you can fry at one time. You don't want to overcrowd the basket.
Place chicken wings in a single layer in the basket or use a double-layer wire rack to pile more in.
Shake the basket or flip the wings after 15 minutes to allow them to brown evenly.
If you're making a double batch Preheat your oven to 250 degrees and place the cooked wings on a baking sheet to keep warm.

A chicken wing being picked up and that has been dipped in ranch dressing.

Recipe FAQ's

What is an air fryer?

There are two different types of air fryers. One is just like a toaster oven with a door that pulls out like this Crownful Air Fryer the second is a slide drawer basket like the Corosi Air Fryer.
It cooks food by circulating the hot air all around. The air fryer means less fat and a lot more crunch! And these crispy air fryer chicken wings cook up in a fraction of the time!

What is old bay seasoning?

It’s a blend of delicious spices like paprika, black pepper, cayenne, cinnamon, ginger, and a handful of other spices. It's fantastic on chicken, seafood, or even French fries. It's in the spice section of your local grocery store or you can get it here on Amazon.

Can I use frozen wings?

You can but you will have to increase the cooking time by about 8-10 minutes.

Can I make these wings in the oven?

Yes of course, but it will take a lot longer. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 45-55 minutes flipping halfway through. My Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings, Spicy Ranch Baked Chicken Wings, and Spicy Teriyaki Chicken Wings are made in the oven.

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Yield: 4

Air fryer chicken wings are so crispy and flavorful without any oil or marinating time.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
3 teaspoons old bay seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 pounds chicken wings
Nonstick cooking spray
Ranch for serving
Fresh lime slices

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl mix together the granulated garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, old bay, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, and mix until combined.
Place the chicken wings in a large bowl and toss with the seasoning until well coated.
Once the air fryer is preheated adjust it to 380 degrees. And spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
Add the wings ½ of the wings to the basket and cook for 30 minutes. Shake the basket after 15 minutes.
Place on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm or place in an oven heated to warm. And cook the second batch.
Squeeze some fresh lime juice over the wings and serve with a side of ranch dressing.

Notes

I buy the bag of frozen chicken wings from Costco and they are pretty fat. If your wings are on the thinner side check them after 20-25 minutes for doneness.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

4 wings
Amount Per Serving Calories 232Total Fat 39gSaturated Fat 5.6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 23gCholesterol 125mgSodium 525mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 2gSugar 1gProtein 37g

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