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.
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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
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken wings: You can either use the whole wing, 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
Step 1: Place thawed dry wings in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Add all the spices together in a small bowl.
Step 3: Sprinkle wings and old bay mixture together.
Step 4: Place wings in a preheated air fryer basket and fry.
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.
- Serve them with a side of this Wingstop Ranch Recipe.
Recipe FAQ's
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!
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.
You can but you will have to increase the cooking time by about 8-10 minutes.
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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Air Fryer Old Bay Chicken Wings
Equipment
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 20-25 minutes. Shake the basket after 15 minutes. Add an additional 3-5 minutes if they are extra large wings.
- 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.
Glad everybody enjoys them 🙂
My kids absolutely love this recipe. I double the amount of spices for the same amount of meat (any cut of chicken, not just wings) and add avocado oil to make a paste. Then I fully coat the chicken and let it marinate as long as I am able. Even if it's only as long as it takes my oven to preheat, it's always full of flavour.
All air fryers cook a bit differently. Some chicken wings are larger then others and will cook much faster.
I wasn’t sure what granulated garlic was and didn’t have it on hand. So I decided to use 1/2 tsp of garlic salt instead of the regular salt and the rest of the garlic measurement using garlic powder (2&1/2tsp). The first batch I flipped over after the first 15 minutes, however pulled them out about 7 minutes early the during the second 15min period. Glad I didnt cook for the full 30min cause thoug they were crispy, some were too dry. The seasoning was fine and tastes good but for the second batch I just did the 15min and they were already cooked by then. I even checked with a meat thermometer. Not as crispy obviously but at least they were tender and juicy.
Yes, It's one of my favs too 🙂
This is my go to recipe for wings. I just make a big mix of the spices to have it ready for the next few times. Great recipe!
These wings are so easy and tasty.