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air fryer chicken wings with buffalo and ranch sauces, with carrots and celery sticks

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe

These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings are crispy, juicy, and ready in about 30 minutes. Toss them in homemade buffalo sauce or serve with creamy ranch for an easy game day appetizer or weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 765kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • baking sheet
  • large mixing bowl
  • tongs
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

The Chicken Wings

  • 6 lbs chicken wing drumettes and wingettes
  • 3 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder not baking soda

The Buffalo Sauce

  • 1 stick butter
  • ⅔ cup Frank's RedHot hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp granulated onion

The Ranch

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 ranch seasoning packet
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed

Instructions

Chicken Wings

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Rest the wings: Remove thawed wings from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Dry thoroughly: Pat the wings very dry with paper towels—this is key for crispy skin.
  • Season: Transfer wings to a large bowl and toss with the all-purpose seasoning.
  • Add baking powder: Sprinkle evenly with aluminum-free baking powder (not baking soda) and toss again until fully coated.
  • Air fry: Place wings skin-side down in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes. Flip so the skin faces up and cook 10 more minutes, until golden and crispy.

The Buffalo Sauce

  • Melt the butter slowly in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Whisk in the remaining buffalo sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside.

The Ranch

  • Mix all ranch ingredients together until well combined. Set aside.

Serving

  • Once the wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F, they’re ready. Toss them in the sauces or serve the sauces on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 765kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 1.215mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 862IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 2mg
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