Air Fryer Buffalo Wings in Under 25 Min! (VIDEO)
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My Air Fryer Buffalo Wings have all of the crispiness of fried chicken wings without the oil – you’ll never want to deep fry again after trying these! The best part is the homemade Buffalo Sauce that is so much better than store bought!
Watch the Air Fryer Buffalo Wings Recipe Video!
A Note from CJ
Avoid deep frying and make Air Fryer Buffalo Wings!
My Air Fryer Chicken Wings are super crispy but when tossed in homemade Buffalo Sauce, they’re absolutely incredible! The best part is the homemade Buffalo Sauce (that’s not just Frank’s and butter) – mine is tangy, rich, with a hint of celery – it’s SO GOOD served with Homemade Ranch! (If you’d rather use the oven, make Baked Chicken Wings!)
Are you hosting game day? Make Buffalo Chicken Dip, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Crab Rangoon Dip, Baked Crab Dip, or Queso Dip!
Ingredient Tips
Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and measurements!
- chicken wings – use drums, flats, or a combination of the two.
- baking powder – this is the key to super crispy wings – the baking powder reacts with the chicken skin to raise the pH level and and creates tiny air bubbles, which helps form a crispy coating.
- Frank’s Hot Sauce – in my opinion, there is no other substitute!
- celery seed – celery seed is in the original recipe from Buffalo, NY and I think it helps balance the sharp vinegar and rich butter flavors.
- unsalted butter – do not use salted butter or the sauce will be too salty.
How to Make Buffalo Wings in the Air Fryer
Season and Air Fry The Chicken Wings – Pat the chicken wings completely dry, then season them in a large bowl with salt and pepper. Sift in the baking powder to prevent clumps and toss well, then add neutral oil and mix again until every wing is evenly coated. Lightly spray the air-fryer basket with oil, arrange the wings in a single layer, and air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes. Flip each wing and continue air frying for another 7–12 minutes, depending on size, until the skin is golden brown and ultra-crispy.
Make the Buffalo Sauce – While the wings cook, make the buffalo sauce by combining hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, celery seed, and cayenne in a pot and heating over medium until steaming. Add the vinegar just as it begins to bubble, then turn off the heat and stir in the butter until the sauce is smooth and glossy. Toss the hot, crispy wings in the buffalo sauce until fully coated, then dig in!
PRO TIPS
CJ’s Recipe & Storage Tips
Pat the wings dry – dry chicken wings will result in the seasoning sticking better to the chicken (versus falling off in wet clumps), and they will also crisp up better in the air fryer. Use a sifter to sift baking powder on to the chicken wings to prevent clumps.
Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with oil before adding the wings. This ensures the wings don’t stick to the air fryer basket and will also help them crisp up. Make sure there is space around each wing so the air can circulate around and get them crispy.
Storage – Store any leftover Air Fryer Buffalo Wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. They’ll lose their crispiness as they’re stored in the refrigerator but they’ll still taste great! Reheat quickly in the microwave or at 350F for 6-8 minutes in the air fryer.
Store homemade Buffalo Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Make sure to warm up the sauce (in the microwave or on the stove) before tossing the wings in the sauce (don’t toss crispy wings in cold sauce!)
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Air Fryer Buffalo Wings (VIDEO)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, finely ground
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- neutral oil spray, for spraying the air fryer basket
Buffalo Sauce
- 3/4 cup Frank’s Hot Sauce
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry with a paper towel. Add the wings to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Sift the baking powder into the wings to avoid clumps, and mix to combine. Add the neutral oil and mix again until well coated.
- Spray the bottom layer of the air fryer basket with an oil spray, then add the wings. Air fry at 400F for 10 minutes.
- Flip the wings, then air fry for another 7-12 minutes (depending on the size of the wings) until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- While the wings are air frying, to make the sauce add the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, celery seed, and cayenne pepper to a medium pot and mix. Heat over medium heat until steaming and the sauce just begins to bubble, then add the vinegar and mix. Turn off the heat, then add the butter and mix until the butter has melted and the sauce is glossy.
- Add the cooked wings to a bowl and add the sauce. Mix until combined and enjoy!
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings recipe was originally published in March 2025, and updated in December 2025.
