Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings

Crispy, tangy, and oh-so-addictive, these air fryer buffalo chicken wings are the perfect game-day snack or party appetizer. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes in the air fryer, you can have these wings on the table in no time.

Buffalo chicken wings were first created in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. The story goes that the bar's owner, Teressa Bellissimo, was looking for a way to use up some leftover chicken wings. She tossed them in a mixture of hot sauce, butter, and vinegar, and served them to her son and his friends. The wings were a hit, and the rest is history.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings
• 1/4 cup hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings, hot sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
3. Place the chicken wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
4. Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Why It Works

• The air fryer circulates hot air around the chicken wings, cooking them evenly and quickly.
• The hot sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper give the wings a delicious flavor.
• The wings are cooked until they are golden brown and cooked through, ensuring that they are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.