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Rotisserie-Seasoned Air Fryer Wings

The air fryer does a great job making great wings. With little effort they come out crispy and juicy. Here lately I’ve found myself badly addicted to rotisserie chicken seasoning. There’s something about the aroma and taste that really appeals to me. You get that slow-roasted chicken flavor and aroma. There’s a wonderfully fantastic golden color. Your mouth begins to water long before you take that first bite. On wings, it’s fantastic. These rotisserie-seasoned air fryer wings smell and taste just like the chicken you can get at your supermarket.

Oh, That Crunchy Delicious Skin!

Besides that great classic flavor, these rotisserie-seasoned air fryer wings have super crunchy, delicious skin. You’re definitely going to think you’re eating battered deep-fried chicken. But you’re not. Just a little seasoning and baking powder goes into making these wings fantastic. You ‘dry’ the wings for a short time in the fridge before cooking them. That helps ensure that the skins will get nice and crunchy. So does the baking powder, mixed into the seasoning. Finally, when the wings are cooked to perfection, and while they’re still hot, you sprinkle them with a bit more of the seasoning.

No Dipping Sauce Needed

You can serve these wings ‘dry’, without any dipping sauce. They’re delicious just straight up seasoned and nothing else. You can also serve them with a bit of blue cheese or ranch dressing for a little dipping action.

DASH Deluxe Electric Air Fryer + Oven Cooker with Temperature Control, Non-stick Fry Basket, Recipe Guide + Auto Shut Off Feature, 1700-Watt, 6 Quart – Aqua

Also try my air fryer version of Hooter’s hot wings!

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Rotisserie-Seasoned Air Fryer Wings

Great flavor and great crunchy skin!

Prep Time1

Cook Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: rotisserie chicken, wings

Servings:

Calories: 7kcal

Equipment

Deep Fryer

Ingredients

3 chicken wings flats and drumettes separated to make 6 pieces, tips saved to make stock.
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons Rotisserie chicken seasoning divided

Instructions

Pat the wings dry with a paper towel and place into a medium bowl.
Combine the baking powder and 1 teaspoon of the seasoning. Sprinkle over the wing parts and toss well to coat.
Transfer wings to a plate and cover with paper towel. Place in refrigerator for 1-2 hours to help dry the skin.
Preheat your air fryer to 360 F. Lightly spray the basket with non-stick spray.
Add the wings. Cook for 10 minutes.
Flip the wings and cook for another 10 minutes.
Increase the air fryer temperature to 400 F. Flip the wings and cook another 4-6 minutes or until the wings are done and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
Remove the wings to a medium bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining seasoning and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Notes

I prefer to season my wings immediately after cooking them. The seasoning will stick to the surface of the hot wings better than if you wait until they cool off.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Louisiana Gold Jalapeno Lime Wings

What? Lime? On wings? Yes! Oh yes! I was so wrong when I kinda thought these Louisiana Gold jalapeno lime wings might not be fantastic. The combination of citrus and the lightly spicy pepper sauce (with a little jalapeno kick) is different, great, and just amazing! I don’t know when what I was thinking when I was so pessimistic about how they’d come out! Creole seasoned-wings and the sauce make for the perfect combination. Make these and enjoy something different than the usual vinegary, Buffalo-style wings. Not that there’s anything wrong with those.

One Great Sauce That Makes For Great Wings

This is the first time I bought and used Tabasco’s Louisiana Gold green sauce. It’s really great stuff, specially in these Louisiana Gold Jalapeno lime wings! It’s quite mild heat-wise, has a light pepper flavor, and is just the right consistency for a wing sauce. I just wish it came in a (much) bigger bottle! I’d take a gallon-sized jug for starters!

Dip these wings in some jalapeno Ranch dressing!

Louisiana Gold Green Sauce with Tabasco Peppers – 5 oz

Also try some honey Old Bay wings.

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

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Louisiana Gold Jalapeno Lime Wings

Creole seasoned-wings and the sauce make for the perfect combination.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: citrus, spicy

Servings:

Calories: 504kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
1 cup Louisiana Gold green sauce
1 lime juiced

Instructions

Cook wings as desired. Click here for our guide on cooking wings in a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, or a Char-Broil Big Easy.
While the wings are cooking, combine the hot sauce and lime juice.
When wings are done, toss with the sauce and serve. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Maple Chipotle Wings

I’ve never had chicken wings that were a bit sweet. Never thought of it, really. Until now. Fantastic maple syrup (the real stuff, not the stuff pretending to be maple syrup). Behind that sweetness is a bit of heat and smokiness, thanks to chipotle powder, something I’m finding myself using in more and more dishes every day. These maple chipotle wings are fantastic wings, something different, something pleasantly different. Something people won’t expect.

Smoky Spicy Goodness

If you don’t have chipotle powder, you can mix smoked paprika and a bit of cayenne instead. You need that hint of heat to offset the sweetness of the maple syrup, but you don’t want to bury it, so don’t get too heavy-handed with the cayenne if you do substitute it. You’ll still love these maple chipotle wings no matter what.

McCormick Gourmet Chipotle Chile Pepper, 2 oz

Also try some pineapple glazed wings!

Check out my always-growing list of over 100 homemade wing recipes, including sauces and seasonings!

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Maple Chipotle Wings

These maple chipotle wings are fantastic wings, something different, something pleasantly different.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: sweet heat, wings

Servings:

Calories: 522kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons chipotle chili pepper
Maple syrup warmed

Instructions

Place wings into a large resealable bag.
Add the oil. Seal and shake to coat. Add the dried chipotle seasoning, seal, and shake to coat.
Refrigerate for 1-4 hours before cooking.
Cook wings as desired. Click here for our guide on cooking wings in a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, air fryer or a Char-Broil Big Easy.
Serve wings drizzled with the warmed maple syrup.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Joe Montana’s Dry Rub Wings

I don’t know if these really are Joe Montana‘s dry rub wings. Maybe they are. I’m a long-time Dallas Cowboy fan so it sorta bothers me to say that these are mighty darned good wings.

And as much as I do like wings covered in sauce, I’m just as big of a fan of dry wings. Over-the-top sauces can bury the flavors from the chicken and the seasonings. So, if you can’t taste the chicken, what’s the point of cooking wings to start with?

Simple, Yet Delicious!

There’s nothing but flavor from Joe Montana’s dry rub wings. Overall simple flavors. Likewise no spiciness (add a good pinch of cayenne if you want some heat). No sweetness (add some brown sugar or honey powder if you prefer a sweeter wing). Just great flavor that anyone will love.

These wings are dry marinated in the rub just before cooking. After they are done, the wings are tossed in a little more rub. You get the rub in every bite.

I like to make my spice, rub and seasoning mixes in big batches and keep them in large bottles with easy-to-pour shaker lids.

RoyalHouse 6 Pack 32 Oz Plastic Spice Jars with Red Cap, Clear and Safe Plastic Bottle Containers with Shaker Lids for Storing Spice, Herbs and Seasoning Powders, BPA Free, Made in USA

Also try some delicious 5 salt 5 pepper air fryer wings!

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Joe Montana’s Dry Rub Wings

There’s nothing but flavor from Joe Montana’s dry rub wings.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dry wings

Servings:

Calories: 517kcal

Ingredients

For the wings

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the rub

1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

For the wings

Place wings in a large resealable baggie or container.
Add the oil. Seal and shake to coat. Add HALF of the seasoning, seal, and shake to coat.
Refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
Cook wings as desired. Click here for our guide on cooking wings in a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, air fryer or a Char-Broil Big Easy.
Toss wings with remaining rub before serving.

For the rub

Combine all ingredients.

Notes

I prefer to season my wings immediately after cooking them. The seasoning will stick to the surface of the hot wings better than if you wait until they cool off.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Garlic Sriracha Dry Wings

I’m a huge fan of making chicken wings without saucing them in the traditional Buffalo wing manner. I season them and let them marinate for a bit, then cook them. When they are done I toss them with more seasoning and serve them ‘dry’, with a dipping sauce on the side. This time I used Weber Garlic Sriracha Seasoning, which is a little spicy, for some garlic Sriracha dry wings.

Great-Tasting Dry Wings

These garlic Sriracha dry wings came out fantastic. There’s enough kick to wake you up. The garlic adds a really great almost earthy flavor. I cooled them off with just straight-up Ranch dressing for dipping.

Weber Garlic Sriracha Seasoning, 6.2 Ounce Shaker

Also try my Buffalo Ranch dry wings.

Check out my always-growing list of over 100 homemade wing recipes, including sauces and seasonings!

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Garlic Sriracha Dry Wings

These garlic Sriracha dry wings came out fantastic. There’s enough kick to wake you up.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: garlic, spicy, wings

Servings:

Calories: 508kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
2 tablespoons Weber Garlic Sriracha seasoning divided, to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

Place the wings into a resealable bag or container.
Add the oil. Seal and shake to coat. Add 2 tablespoons of the Weber Garlic Sriracha seasoning, seal, and shake to coat.
Let wings marinate for 1-4 hours.
Cook wings as desired. Click here for our guide on cooking wings in a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, air fryer or a Char-Broil Big Easy.
Toss wings with remaining seasoning before serving.

Notes

I prefer to season my wings immediately after cooking them. The seasoning will stick to the surface of the hot wings better than if you wait until they cool off.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Frank’s RedHot Buffalo ‘N BBQ Thick Sauce Wings

After completely destroying a batch of wings covered in Frank’s RedHot Original Thick Hot Sauce the other day (in absolutely no time at all I might add) I rushed to grab another bottle in the line of thick wing sauces. This time I tried Frank’s RedHot Buffalo ‘N BBQ Thick Sauce wings and man, was I ever blown away.

Great expectations

After the original sauce my expectations were high, perhaps too high, I thought. But oh no, this sauce blew me away and then some. Just the right mix of traditional Buffalo wing flavor and BBQ (with just a bit of smokiness). And thick. But not too thick. I was very happy with this sauce. I see why everyone puts this sh#t on everything!

Frank's RedHot Buffalo 'N BBQ Thick Sauce Wings

It’s The Bomb

Frank’s RedHot Original Thick Hot Sauce wings sauce isn’t just for wings. This sauce would be fantastic on grilled chicken. It would make for the world’s best chicken nugget dipping sauce. And it would be stellar on a grilled chicken sandwich. This stuff is the bomb. Get some.

Frank’s RedHot Buffalo ‘N BBQ Thick Hot Sauce, 14 oz

Remember that if you have to refrigerate your open bottle of wing sauce to let it sit out on the counter for at least 30 minutes before using. You don’t want to ‘shock’ hot, just-cooked wings with a cold sauce.

Also try some Frank’s RedHot Buffalo ‘N Ranch thick sauce wings.

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Frank’s RedHot Buffalo ‘N BBQ Thick Sauce Wings

Frank's RedHot Buffalo 'N BBQ Thick Sauce isn't just for wings. This sauce would be fantastic on grilled chicken.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: barbecue, BBQ, Buffalo wings, wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Frank's RedHot Buffalo 'N BBQ Thick Wing Sauce

Instructions

Cook wings as desired. Click here for our guide on cooking wings in a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, air fryer or a Char-Broil Big Easy.
Toss wings with sauce before serving. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Tacos Al Pastor Dry Wings

The flavor of tacos al pastor is one of my favorites. These tacos al pastor dry wings have that same great flavor without all the work. Paprika, chipotle powder, chili powder and a few other Mexican-inspired spices give the chicken wings a wonderful earthly flavor with a hint of smokiness and just a touch of heat. Sprinkled with cilantro and served with crema for dipping, these are great (easy) wings!

Make it or buy it

I used a package of tacos al pastor seasoning, but you can also make your own. The store-bought seasoning is super tasty, but a tad salty, so you might want to be a little shy with it. You don’t need a lot of it anyways, it’s so flavorful. If you make your own you can of course control the salt if that’s your thing. No matter which seasoning you use, you can’t go wrong with these tacos al pastor dry wings. They’re a nice Mexican-inspired treat!

Old El Paso Al Pastor Taco Seasoning, 0.85 oz

Also try my fajita-seasoned dry wings.

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Tacos Al Pastor Dry Wings

I used a package of tacos al pastor seasoning from Old El Paso, but you can make your own.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Mexican, wings

Servings:

Calories: 730kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Tacos Al Pastor seasoning to taste
cilantro chopped, for garnish
Mexican crema for drizzling or dipping, optional

Instructions

Cook wings as desired. Click here for our guide on cooking wings in a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, air fryer or a Char-Broil Big Easy.
Toss wings with seasoning before serving garnished with chopped cilantro and drizzled with crema if desired.

Notes

I prefer to season my wings immediately after cooking them. The seasoning will stick to the surface of the hot wings better than if you wait until they cool off.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Duck Fat Air Fryer Wings

For a quick lunch, air fryer wings just can’t be beat. My extra-crispy version gets me nice crunchy wings in less than 30 minutes. So could I improve on such a great thing? Well, I can. And did. With duck fat spray. Making duck fat air fryer wings is just as easy as making wings using my regular approach. But they are so much crispier and have a wonderful flavor that is just amazing.

Duck Fat is a Game Changer

You can find duck fat spray in your grocers oil aisle, by the non-stick spray and olive oils and stuff like that. It ain’t cheap, but what it does for duck fat air fryer wings (and many other things) is well worth it. I would suggest you don’t go nuts with it the first time you use it. Try a few quick sprays and see if you want to add more.

Cornhusker Kitchen Duck Fat 7oz Cooking Spray -100% Natural Gourmet Oil

I often find myself using a few variations on this approach. I’ll sometimes just spritz the wings, salt and pepper them, then cook them. After they are done I’ll sprinkle them with my favorite seasoning and serve them ‘dry’. I often use this approach if my seasoning is prone to charring during cooking. If I want them ‘wet’, then I’ll toss them in my favorite sauce.

Also try my duck fat Vortex wings.

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Duck Fat Air Fryer Wings

It ain't cheap, but what duck fat does for air fryer wings is well worth it.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crispy, duck fat, wings

Servings:

Calories: 13kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

6 chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Duck fat spray a few quick sprays
1 teaspoon Your favorite wing seasoning or more. avoid seasonings containing sugar
Your favorite wing sauce if desired. warmed, if refrigerated

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer per manufacturer's recommendation.
Spray the wings with duck fat. Just a few squirts will do. I like to put the wings into a bowl, give them a quick spray, turn then, and give them another quick spray.
Sprinkle the wings with seasoning. Turn, and add a bit more seasoning. Alternatively, place the wings into a bag or resealable container and sprinkle with the seasoning. Close the container and toss gently to coat.
Add the wings to the basket (be careful it’s hot!). If you have trouble fitting them without overlapping, stand the drumettes along the sides of the basket.
Cook at 360 F for 12 minutes for large wings, 10 minutes for smaller ones.
Carefully flip the wings (rotate the drumettes if they are standing) and cook another 12 minutes again (10 minutes for smaller wings) at 375 F.
Flip the wings one last time. Increase the temperature to 390 F and cook another 6 minutes (4 minutes for smaller wings).
Remove and toss with your favorite wing sauce or sprinkle with more seasoning.
Devour!

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Deep-Fried Pork Panko Wings

It’s not so much that I was seeking out a low-carb alternative to my deep-fried wing recipes. I don’t usually coat my wings so heavily that carbs are something I consider. But I was looking for something different. Pork panko, well, that’s different so that’s how I ended up here. Deep-fried pork panko wings are just like the ‘regular’ panko ones, just low-carb and I would actually say they are a bit better.

Different. In A Good Way.

As you might expect the flavor of the pork rinds makes these deep-fried pork panko wings a bit different than their bread flake-breaded cousins. I think the coating is also a bit moister, juicier. I’d serve these and watch people take that first bite, expecting the ‘usual’ bread or panko flavor and texture. Then spring the news on them! It’s pork rinds! Oh my!

Pork King Good Low Carb Keto Diet Pork Rind Breadcrumbs! Perfect For Ketogenic, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Sugar Free and Bariatric Diets (Original) (Original, 12 Oz Jar)

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Deep-Fried Pork Panko Wings

A nice change from the usual panko!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: deep-fried, wings

Servings:

Calories: 512kcal

Equipment

Deep Fryer

Ingredients

For the wings

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
vegetable oil for frying

For the breading

¾ cup pork panko
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

Heat 3-4" of oil to 350 F in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven.
Rinse the chicken and pat somewhat dry. Place in a large bowl.
Combine the breading ingredients in a small bowl. Make sure you get out any lumps.
Sprinkle breading ingredients over the wings. Using your hands, roll the wings in the breading, coating well.
Working in batches if needed, fry the wings until done, 8-10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack-lined pan to drain.
Serve with any wing sauce on the side for dipping. I recommend against tossing the wings in sauce as the breading will tend to come off.

Notes

Note: You may want to double the breading ingredients if you prefer to have your wings more heavily coated.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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