Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Buffalo Wings cooked to perfection with a spicy Frank’s Red Hot sauce and buttery coating, served with classic blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks. This quick and easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality wings in under 30 minutes using an air fryer for a healthier twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 1 pound chicken wings (split into drummettes and flats)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/4 cup Frank’s Red Hot Original Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
For Serving
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing
- Celery sticks
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Spray your air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray and preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) to ensure the wings cook evenly and develop a crispy skin.
- Prepare Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Place them in a large mixing bowl, then toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, seasoning generously to enhance flavor and promote crispiness.
- Cook Wings: Arrange the wings in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes, then carefully flip each wing using tongs. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes or until the wings are crispy and cooked through. Adjust cooking time if wings are smaller or larger.
- Make Buffalo Sauce: While the wings cook, melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl using short intervals. Once melted, stir in Frank’s Red Hot Original Sauce until thoroughly combined, creating the classic buffalo sauce.
- Toss Wings in Sauce: Remove the cooked wings from the air fryer and immediately add them to the bowl with buffalo sauce. Toss well to coat each wing evenly. Serve immediately alongside blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks for a traditional wing experience.
Notes
- Ensure wings are dry before seasoning and cooking for maximum crispiness.
- Cooking times may vary based on air fryer model and wing size; adjust accordingly.
- Serve wings immediately after tossing in sauce to maintain crisp texture.
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing complements the heat and adds creaminess.
- Celery sticks add a refreshing crunch and balance the spicy flavors.
