1. Classic Buffalo Hot Wings
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Prepare Wings: Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook: Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 25-30 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the wings are crispy and cooked through.
- Coat in Sauce: Toss the cooked wings in buffalo sauce until well coated. Serve with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing.
2. Honey Sriracha Hot Wings
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Prepare Wings: Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 25-30 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Prepare Sauce: While the wings are cooking, mix honey and Sriracha sauce in a bowl. Once the wings are done, toss them in the honey Sriracha mixture until coated. Serve with a side of lime wedges and fresh cilantro.
3. Spicy Cajun Hot Wings
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Prepare Wings: Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Cook: Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 25-30 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until crispy and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve hot with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing to balance the heat.
4. Jamaican Jerk Hot Wings
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Prepare Wings: Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, jerk seasoning, garlic powder, allspice, thyme, and salt.
- Cook: Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 25-30 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until crispy and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve with a side of cooling cucumber salad or rice and peas for a tropical touch.
5. Chipotle Lime Hot Wings
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Prepare Wings: Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, lime juice, chipotle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
- Cook: Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 25-30 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Serve: Garnish with extra lime wedges and fresh cilantro. These wings pair well with a side of Mexican-style corn or a simple salad.
6. Asian Sweet Chili Hot Wings
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- Prepare Wings: Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
- Cook: Arrange the wings in the air fryer basket. Cook at 360°F (182°C) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Coat in Sauce: In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce and soy sauce. Toss the cooked wings in the sauce mixture until well coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
7. Buffalo Honey Hot Wings
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for extra heat, optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Prepare Wings: Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Cook: Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 25-30 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Coat in Sauce: In a bowl, mix buffalo sauce and honey. Toss the cooked wings in this sauce mixture until coated. Serve with celery sticks and a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
8. Sriracha Lime Hot Wings
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Prepare Wings: Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Cook: Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 25-30 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Coat in Sauce: Mix Sriracha sauce and lime juice in a bowl. Toss the cooked wings in the sauce mixture until well coated. Serve with lime wedges for an extra zing.
9. Harissa Hot Wings
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Prepare Wings: Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, harissa paste, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- Cook: Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 25-30 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until crispy and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve with a side of cooling yogurt dip or cucumber salad to balance the heat.
10. Spicy Honey Mustard Hot Wings
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Prepare Wings: Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt.
- Cook: Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 25-30 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Prepare Sauce: Mix honey, Dijon mustard, and Sriracha sauce in a bowl. Toss the cooked wings in this sauce mixture until well coated. Serve with a side of fresh veggies or a light salad.
11. Tandoori Hot Wings
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tandoori spice mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Prepare Wings: Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, tandoori spice mix, garlic powder, turmeric, paprika, and salt.
- Cook: Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 25-30 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until crispy and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve with a side of cooling cucumber raita or naan bread to complement the bold flavors.