The BEST Chicken Wings Recipe EVER! Crispy Perfection at Home

chicken wings

🥗Healthier: chicken drumsticks

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Drumsticks and thighs are often less expensive and still provide great flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while cornstarch is often cheaper and gluten-free.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: homemade hot sauce

Sriracha offers a different flavor profile, while homemade can be more cost-effective.

Combine kosher salt, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika in a bowl and mix well.

Reserve about a tablespoon of the dry rub mixture for later use.

Add olive oil to the chicken wings and mix to coat them.

Add the dry rub mixture to the chicken wings and mix until fully coated.

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C).

If using the oven, the creator suggests tossing the wings in a tablespoon of flour and a tablespoon of baking powder before cooking.

Once the air fryer is preheated, add the chicken wings and spray with cooking spray.

Cook the wings for 15 minutes in the air fryer.

After 15 minutes, remove the wings and add a tablespoon of the reserved dry rub mixture, tossing to coat.

Return the wings to the air fryer and cook for an additional 7 minutes, checking for desired crispiness.

If not crispy enough, add an additional 5-7 minutes of cooking time.

Cooking Techniques

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