I Made Wings Without Frying and They’re Better

Ingredients

• 2 lb Chicken Wings (whole wings, tips removed if desired)
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
• 1 tsp Seasoned Salt
• 1 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Basil (dried)
• 1 tsp Thyme (dried)
• 1 tsp Oregano (dried)
• 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper (adjust for heat preference)
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 2 Tbsp Hot Sauce (your favorite brand)
• 1 spray Cooking Spray (for air fryer basket)

Instructions

1. Prepare Blackening Seasoning

   Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, basil, oregano, thyme, and seasoned salt in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is uniform and free of clumps.

   Time: PT5M

2. Coat Wings with Oil and Seasoning

   Place the chicken wings in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle 2 Tbsp olive oil over the wings and toss to coat. Sprinkle 1–2 Tbsp of the blackening seasoning (start with 1 Tbsp, add more if needed) and toss again until evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

3. Rest the Seasoned Wings

   Let the seasoned wings rest on the cutting board for about 5 minutes. This allows the spices to adhere and the oil to penetrate the meat.

   Time: PT5M

4. Make Butter‑Hot Sauce Glaze

   In a microwave‑safe dish, melt 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (about 30 seconds). Stir in 2 Tbsp hot sauce until smooth.

   Time: PT3M

5. Preheat Air Fryer

   Set the air fryer to 400°F and let it preheat. The unit will signal when ready (approximately 5 minutes).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. First Half of Air Frying

   Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the wings skin‑side down in a single layer. Cook for 12 minutes.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 400°F

7. Flip and Finish Cooking

   Open the air fryer, flip each wing using tongs, close the lid, and continue cooking for another 12 minutes or until the wings are golden‑brown and crispy.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 400°F

8. Toss Wings in Glaze

   Transfer the cooked wings to a clean bowl. Drizzle the butter‑hot sauce glaze over the wings and toss gently until each wing has a light coating.

   Time: PT3M

9. Serve

   Arrange the wings on a serving platter. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

0 g