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Super Bowl Chicken Wings

These Super Bowl chicken wings are loud, crispy, and unapologetically saucy—exactly what game day demands. The baking powder trick gives you deep-fried crunch without the fryer, and the buttery Buffalo sauce makes sure no one eats just one.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 2

EQUIPMENT (PAID LINKS)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken wings split into drumettes and flats
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup Buffalo-style hot sauce
  • Blue cheese dressing for serving
  • Celery sticks for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and let it heat for 5 minutes so the basket is hot before the wings go in.
  • Dry and Season the Wings: Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels. Place them in a large bowl and toss with the baking powder and kosher salt until evenly coated.
    2 pounds chicken wings, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Arrange for Airflow: Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin side down, leaving a little space between each wing. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
  • Air Fry Until Crispy: Cook the wings for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is deeply golden, crisp, and the meat is cooked through.
  • Mix the Buffalo Sauce: While the wings cook, whisk the melted butter and hot sauce together in a large bowl until smooth and fully combined.
    ¼ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup Buffalo-style hot sauce
  • Sauce the Wings: Transfer the hot wings directly into the bowl with the Buffalo sauce and toss until every wing is evenly coated.
  • Serve Game-Day Style: Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks, preferably during a tense fourth quarter when everyone is hungry and distracted.
    Blue cheese dressing, Celery sticks