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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe

Robyn Stone

Published Aug 12, 2023

These Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings are quick, easy, and delicious! Done in less than 20 minutes, these are crowd-favorite chicken wings!

Chicken wings are always a favorite recipe for game days, tailgating, party appetizers, and lunch and dinner. You can’t go wrong with a platter of chicken wings! These BBQ Chicken Wings are a great alternative or addition to my Buffalo Chicken Wings . They are simply the best and crispiest chicken wings while still being tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked! They are definitely a winner!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe
How to Make the Best Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
Storage Tips
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and easy. This recipe is so quick and easy for the best and crispiest chicken wings I have ever eaten. Crispy on the outside while tender and juicy on the inside!

Crowd favorite. Chicken wings are always a favorite and these have become a must-have crowd favorite recipe!

Make Ahead Friendly! While these chicken wings are ready in 20 minutes, they are also great for a make-ahead recipe! Prepare them in advance, follow my Storage Tips below, and then have them ready to reheat and serve for your next party, tailgate, or even for an easy lunch or dinner!

How to Make the Best Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings

Ingredients

Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information.

Chicken wings – I like using drummettes and flats in this recipe, but use your favorites!
BBQ sauce – I use my homemade BBQ Sauce for these chicken wings. The flavor is incredible! However, you can use your favorite store-bought BBQ sauce in a pinch!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prep. Preheat the air fryer to 400º F. Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel. Arrange the chicken wings in the air fryer in a single layer without allowing them to touch for the best air circulation.

Chicken wings on a parchment lined baking sheet being brushed with bbq sauce. - 2

Coat the chicken wings. Brush the chicken wings with BBQ sauce.

Cooked chicken wings on a parchment lined baking sheet. - 3

Cook the chicken wings. Cook the chicken wings for 10 minutes. Flip with tongs and cook on the second side until the wings reach 165º F when checked in the thickest part with an instant-read thermometer, about 5 more minutes.

BBQ Chicken wings in a white bowl with carrots and celery on a marble surface. - 4

Serve. Remove from the air fryer and serve with additional BBQ sauce if desired.

Storage Tips

To store leftovers. Cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To make ahead. Prepare according to the recipe instructions. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a 9×13 baking dish to reheat. Cover with foil. Preheat the oven to 400º F and reheat the chicken wings until it reaches 165º F, about 15 minutes.

To freeze. Cool completely and store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat in the microwave or in the oven until the chicken wings reach 165º F when checked with an instant-read thermometer.

Here’s my Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe. I hope you love them as much as we do!

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

▢ 2 pounds chicken wings
▢ 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce , homemade or storebought

Instructions

Prep. Preheat air fryer to 400º F. Pat chicken wings dry with a paper towel.
Coat the chicken wings. Brush the chicken wings with the bbq sauce.
Cook the chicken wings. Place in a single layer into the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes. Flip and cook until the chicken wings reach 165º F in the thickest part when checked with an instant-read thermometer, about 5 more minutes.
Serve. Remove from the air fryer and serve with additional BBQ sauce, if desired.

Notes

Storage Tips:

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Enjoy! Robyn xo