Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings with Ranch
These air fryer buffalo chicken wings deliver everything you love about wings from your neighborhood sports bar: crispy skin, bold buffalo flavor, and plenty of sauce, without the messy oil splatter. Made lighter in the air fryer and next-level when served with homemade ranch, they’re a no-brainer for game day or Super Bowl snacking.
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Servings: 4
Equipment
- air fryer
- measuring spoons
- liquid measuring cup
- 2 large bowls
- metal tongs
- small saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup buffalo hot wing sauce
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Dill pickle ranch
- Celery sticks for serving
Instructions
- Toss the wings with the baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Preheat the air fryer and air fryer basket to 400°F and set the timer to 24 minutes. Once preheated, coat the basket with cooking spray.
- Add the chicken wings, in a single layer, to the air fryer basket. Coat the wings with cooking spray. Cook for 24 minutes, turning over halfway through.
- While the wings cook, combine the hot wing sauce, butter, and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the butter melts.
- Remove the wings from the air fryer to a clean large bowl. Pour the buffalo hot sauce mixture over the wings and toss gently to coat. Serve with ranch dressing and celery sticks.