Air Fryer Crispy Cajun Wings

Name: Air Fryer Crispy Cajun Wings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 12 chicken wings; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 0.25 tsp onion powder; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper

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Dive into the deliciousness of Air Fryer Crispy Cajun Wings! This recipe delivers perfectly crispy wings with a flavor punch, thanks to a simple blend of seasonings and baking powder that work their magic in the air fryer. For an even more robust taste, let the wings marinate overnight before cooking. Serve them with your favorite wing sauce or enjoy them as they are for a satisfying, spicy treat that’s sure to impress!

Cook time: 30 min (Prep: 10 min)

Servings

Volume

Mass

Ingredients

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12 chicken wings, dry (450 g)

Dry Ingredients

1 tsp baking powder (5 g)
1 tsp paprika (2 g)
1/2 tsp salt (3 g)
1/4 tsp black pepper (0.50 g)
1/4 tsp garlic powder (1 g)
1/4 tsp onion powder (1 g)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (1 g)

Directions

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Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- 12 chicken wings, dry (450 g)
In a bowl, season the chicken wings with paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion power, cayenne pepper and baking powder. Mix until the wings are evenly coated.
- 1 tsp paprika (2 g)
- 1/2 tsp salt (3 g)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (0.50 g)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (1 g)
- 1/4 tsp onion powder (1 g)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (1 g)
- 1 tsp baking powder (5 g)
In a single layer, place the chicken wings in the air fryer and air fry at 400F (204C).
- 12 chicken wings, dry (450 g)
Flip the chicken wings and air fry again at 400F (204C) until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- 12 chicken wings, dry (450 g)
Serve with your favorite wing sauce or eat dry and enjoy!
- 12 chicken wings, dry (450 g)

Nutrition Information

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Per serving

Nutrient

Amount

% DV

Calories

466 kcal

23%

Fat

23 g

29%

Saturated fat

6.8 g

34%

Trans fat

0 g

Fiber

0.5 g

1.7%

Carbohydrates

2.3 g

0.8%

Sugars

0 g

Protein

68 g

135%

Sodium

1,012 mg

44%

Cholesterol

178 mg

59%

Total (2 servings)

Nutrient

Amount

% DV

Calories

932 kcal

46%

Fat

46 g

58%

Saturated fat

14 g

68%

Trans fat

0 g

Fiber

1 g

3.4%

Carbohydrates

4.6 g

1.6%

Sugars

0 g

Protein

136 g

270%

Sodium

2,024 mg

88%