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Air Fryer Sweet Bourbon Dry Wings

I was on a mission. A mission to acquire seasonings. I was not going to get distracted by sauces (as I often am). I was after seasonings and for one reason: dry chicken wings. Perfectly cooked wings with plenty of flavor. That meant it was time to go to a Pepper Palace Store. This time, it was the one in the Edinburgh Outlet Mall in Indiana. It wasn’t my first time there. And it won’t be my last. I loaded up. Well, I did some tasting first. Then I loaded up. And one of the first bottles to go into my ‘pile’ at the register was the Sweet Bourbon rub. As soon as I tasted it I knew it was going home with me to make a batch of delicious air fryer sweet bourbon dry wings.

Crispy skin. Moist meat. And oh, what flavor. A little sweet. Hints of molasses and soy sauce. Bourbon flavor without being too bourbon-y. There’s a lot going on in the seasoning, and it works magic on dry wings. Man, did I ever like these wings. Dry wings will make a believer out of you if you think every batch of wings needs to be covered in sauce. It doesn’t.

Air Fryer Sweet Bourbon Dry Wings

Dry Wings Good. Sweet Bourbon Dry Wings Better.

Making air fryer sweet bourbon dry wings isn’t rocket science. The goal is to get maximum seasoning yumminess onto the wings. That starts upfront with a nice light coating of the rub to start things out. Then, after the wings are cooked perfectly and have that great crunchy skin, you season again. Heavily. No shy shakes here, grab that bottle like you mean it and get to seasoning. Transfer the wings to your plate. Want still more seasoning? Do it.

If you’re not sure if you put enough seasoning on your wings, add more.

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Air Fryer Sweet Bourbon Dry Wings
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Air Fryer Sweet Bourbon Dry Wings

Crispy skin. Moist meat. And oh, what flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy, wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 7kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer’s recommendation.
  • Toss the wing flats and drumettes with the seasoning.
  • 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 wings to a bowl and sprinkle with more of the seasoning. Toss to coat.
  • Serve.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.
If you’d rather cook your wings using another technique, click here for our guide on cooking wings using a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, griddle, air fryer or Char-Broil Big Easy.

Nutrition

Calories: 7kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 5mg | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 0.4mg | Iron: 0.03mg

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

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Sour Cream and Onion Wings

Oh me. I love sour cream and onion potato chips. And I love wings. Why shouldn’t I put the two loves together and have a fantastic lunchtime treat? You bet I did it. And you bet I loved it. I made the seasoning originally for popcorn. As soon as I tasted it a lightbulb went off in my head. And that lightbulb flashed “wings… wings… wings”. These sour cream and onion wings taste exactly like you’d think they would and should. And they’re great.

Sour Cream and Onion Wings

Cook Some Wings. Season Some Wings.

The seasoning for these sour cream and onion wings is the star of the show. Don’t go making some crazy complicated, super-seasoned wings only to have them drown out the sour cream and onion flavors. I just added salt and pepper to some wings and threw them into the air fryer to get done. I got the skin nice and crispy, crunchy, like I like it. Then I seasoned them up big-time. That’s it. I could’ve baked them or grilled them or cooked them however, but the key is don’t do anything crazy. Let the seasoning do the talking.

And make sure you get the seasoning on while the wings are good and hot. The oils on the surface of the wings love seasonings. Once they cool and dry out, there’s less ‘stuff’ for the seasoning to stick to.

Make Some Wings!

Go make some wings! It’s not that hard to do! My go-to method is to air-fry them. A little seasoning first. Air-fried to perfection. Fantastic aroma as they cook. Crispy skin. Juicy meat. Tender. Ready for a sauce. Air-fried wings can hold up to being tossed with sauce, so that’s what I do. If they were deep-fried with a batter I wouldn’t abuse them like that. I’d gently brush the sauce on. Or serve it on the side, for dipping.

See my guides for cooking your wings, and saucing them! I’ve got you covered!

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Sour Cream and Onion Wings
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Sour Cream and Onion Wings

Let the seasoning do the talking.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy, wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 87kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

Sour Cream and Onion Seasoning (makes plenty for several batches of wings)

Instructions

Sour Cream and Onion Seasoning (makes plenty for several batches of wings)

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

For the wings

  • Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer’s recommendation.
  • Toss the wing flats and drumettes with salt and pepper.
  • 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 wings to a bowl and sprinkle with the sour cream and onion seasoning. Toss to coat.
  • Serve.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.
If you’d rather cook your wings using another technique, click here for our guide on cooking wings using a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, griddle, air fryer or Char-Broil Big Easy.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 1222mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 1mg

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

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Air Fryer Memphis Barbecue Wings

There’s just something about BBQ-sauced wings. I know they’re not traditional in the sense of Buffalo-style wings. They may not even be considered ‘restaurant wings’ or ‘bar wings’. In a way, they harken back to neighborhood grill-outs for me. Chicken on a charcoal or gas grill. Lots of sauce. Chicken with a little char on it. These air fryer Memphis barbecue wings don’t quite give me that cooked-outdoors feel but they definitely give me that BBQ flavor. The sauce is the big star here. And while it’s great on wings, it’s great on darned-near anything else too!

Air Fryer Memphis Barbecue Wings

Is It Smoky In Here?

No, it’s not. Or at least it shouldn’t be when you make air fryer Memphis barbecue wings. But you might want a little smoky flavor to help mimic that cooked-outdoors experience. If so, just add a drop or two of liquid smoke to the sauce when you’re making it. It’s ok. Really. If you’re not a liquid smoke fan add a few pinches of smoked salt to both the wings and the sauce. Not quite as good as liquid smoke, but you’ll get that hint of smokiness.

Is It Hot In here?

Me, I like a little heat in most of my foods. Not crazy heat. Not scorch-my-mouth heat. But a little taste wake-up call. Something to liven things up a bit. That’s why I also like to add a few good shakes of hot sauce to the BBQ sauce while it’s cooking. Sometimes I may just use a bit. Sometimes I may use a lot. Depends on my mood. If you’re serving a crowd, no reason you can’t make a few variations of this sauce. Smoky. Hot. Neither. Or both.

Leftovers

Ok, on the off-chance you have leftover sauce just put it in a container or jar, cover and refrigerate it. Before you go to using it on just-cooked hot wings make sure it’s warmed up a bit. Either leave it out on the countertop for 30 minutes-1 hour or warm it in a saucepan.

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Air Fryer Memphis Barbecue Wings
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Air Fryer Memphis Barbecue Wings

Make extra sauce, it's delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 220kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the Memphis barbecue sauce (makes extra)

Instructions

For the Memphis barbecue sauce (start 1 hour before cooking the wings)

  • Place all ingredients except for the lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 1 – 1 1/2 hours until thickened, stirring often.
  • Stir in the lemon juice (to taste) and Worcestershire sauce. Continue simmering another 30 minutes.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

For the wings

  • Place the wings into a large bowl and season well with the salt and pepper.
  • Place the Vortex into the center of your grill. Open the bottom vents on your grill by 1/3, while keeping the top vent open completely.
  • Light a charcoal chimney full of charcoal. Alternatively, you can fill your Vortex with charcoal and light them inside the unit.
  • Let the charcoal get fully ashed over then add to the Vortex.
  • Add the chicken as shown in the picture above. For the flats have the skin side up, and for the drumettes keep the meaty part away from the fire.
  • Close the grill and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Rotate the lid 90 degrees and cook for another 15 minutes.
  • Flip the wings. Rotate another 90 degrees and cook 15 more minutes.
  • Check if the wings are as crispy as you like. If not, rotate another 90 degrees and cook another 15 minutes.
  • Transfer wings to a bowl and toss with the BBQ sauce. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

I’ve not found that rotating the grill has an effect on how great this wings turn out. So don’t sweat it if you forget to do it.
I prefer to not serve my BBQ sauce cold if refrigerated. I like to warm it on the stovetop or set it out on the countertop for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Add a few (big) drops of hot sauce if you want a spicy version.
Add a few (small) drops of liquid smoke if you want a smoky version.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 699IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

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

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Dan-O’s Cheesoning Dry Wings

A normal person might see a bottle of Dan-O’s Cheesoning seasoning and immediately think ‘popcorn’. I can see that. I guess. But not me. I thought ‘wings’. To be honest, I always think ‘wings’. So I made me some Dan-O’s Cheesoning dry wings and got to enjoying some great savory cheese-flavored wings. The seasoning kinda reminds me of grated Parmesan with herbs added in. Heck that might be just what’s in it! The wings smelled fantastic as I cooked them in my air fryer. I mean like big time fantastic. My stomach was growling. It felt like the longest, slowest wing cook in the history of time. I was ready for some wings!

Dan-O's Cheesoning Dry Wings

Make Some Wings

You could use any cooked wing you want for some Dan-O’s Cheesoning dry wings. I prefer air fried or grilled for my dry wings, but deep-fried or baked will work just fine too. I like that roasted aroma that fills up the house (or yard). And I want a good, crunchy skin too. That’s the nice thing about dry wings. No sauce to make your skin soggy that’s for sure. I like to load up on the seasoning after the wings are cooked. More is better, I say. I don’t usually do that with sauces. But I seem to have a special place in my heart (stomach) for super-tasty seasonings and I just crave more!

I didn’t think these wings needed any dipping sauce. You could certainly serve them with one. But I wouldn’t go with anything strong, like a blue cheese for example. Maybe a ranch dressing as long as it’s not too ‘ranch-y’. The seasoning is fairly mellow in flavor. It wouldn’t take much to drown it out and that kind of defeats the purpose here. I recommend serving them just seasoned, dry, like the recipe calls for!

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Dan-O's Cheesoning Dry Wings
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Dan-O’s Cheesoning Dry Wings

Deliciously cheesy and slightly herby wings.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 503kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

For the air fryer

  • Sprinkle with the wings with half of the seasoning.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 350 F.
  • Working in batches if needed, air fry the wings for 12 minutes.
  • Flip the wings and air fry another 12 minutes.
  • Turn the air fryer temperature to 400 F and fry another 6 minutes or until the wings are golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with the wings with the remaining seasoning.

For the oven

  • Sprinkle with the wings with half of the seasoning.
  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray. Or line with foil.
  • Add the wings and cook 20 minutes.
  • Flip and cook another 20 minutes.
  • Check for doneness. For crispier wings, flip and cook another 10-20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the wings with the remaining seasoning.

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

Calories: 503kcal | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 354mg | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Air Fryer Creamy Cajun Garlic Wings

Got a vampire problem? Just too many of them creeping around at night? Well these air fryer Cajun creamy garlic wings are gonna take care of that. Forever. They don’t lack in garlic flavor, and that’s a good thing. Those chunks you see in the picture prove it. There’s garlic all over. These wings were made for garlic lovers like me. The sauce is creamy, with just a bit of heat. Sure, you’ll have garlic breath for a while. But it’s worth it!

Air Fryer Creamy Cajun Garlic Wings

The Sauce For All Occassions

The sauce on these air fryer creamy Cajun garlic wings is super tasty. And I bet that it’d be great on other foods too. Like maybe over pasta. Or perhaps for dipping toasted French bread slices. But, honestly, I don’t know for sure. Because I used up the entire batch of sauce on my wings. There wasn’t anything left.

More. Or Less?

Don’t be afraid to add more garlic. Ever. Can you use less? I guess. But why would you? It’s just 1/2 cup. It’s not like you need to mince 10 pounds of the stuff. Heck, it’s probably even good for you*.

* I don’t know if it is or not. Consult your physician with questions about that.

This recipe does call for a lot of wings. And even if you have a large air fryer you’re going to have to work in batches. That’s ok. If it’s going to be a while before you serve them just put the done ones on a wire rack over a baking sheet and place in an oven on the lowest temperature possible. You don’t want to dry them out with high heat. Just enough to keep them warm.

But….

No. You don’t have to air-fry the wings. If you prefer to cook them a different way, like bake them or deep-fry them, go for it. Just make the sauce and coat the wings after they’re cooked and you’re good to go! Enjoy!

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Air Fryer Creamy Cajun Garlic Wings
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Air Fryer Creamy Cajun Garlic Wings

An explosion of Cajun and garlic flavor in every bite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun wings, deep-fried
Servings: 8
Calories: 714kcal

Ingredients

For the sauce

For the wings

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and sautĂ© for 4 minutes.
  • Add the pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, chili flakes and Italian seasoning.
  • Stir well while sautĂ©ing for 2 minutes.
  • While whisking, slowly add the cream.
  • Bring to a simmer and let simmer, stirring often, until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
  • Reduce heat and keep warm until ready to use. Give the sauce one last stir again before saucing your wings.

For the wings

  • Note: You'll have to work in batches if making the full recipe. You do not want to overcrowd your air fryer or the wings will not cook evenly.
  • Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer’s recommendation.
  • Combine the seasoning salt, pepper, garlic powder and baking powder. Sprinkle over the wings and toss to coat.
  • Working in batches, 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).
  • When ready to serve, transfer the wings to a bowl and drizzle with the sauce. Toss gently to coat. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 714kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1668IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 3mg

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

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B.Bob’s Roasted Mango Chipotle Wings

These B.Bob’s Roasted Mango Chipotle wings were so good that that last bite was almost a tearful moment for me. This sauce is amazing. It’s the kind of sauce I really love. A little sweet. A little citrusy. And just a kiss of heat. Man, this is great stuff. Yeah, sure, you can use it for a whole lot of things, from a cream cheese topping to a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets. And I’m quite sure it’s flat-out terrific on shrimp. But man, it really shines on wings. And this is a wing blog, so… wings it is!

B.Bob's Roasted Mango Chipotle Wings

Me, Salt And Pepper, and Sauce

I did not get complicated when I made these B.Bob’s Roasted Mango Chipotle wings. This wasn’t the time for that. I made my straightforward, simple air fryer wings. No fancy coating. No fru-fru seasoning mix. Salt. Pepper. Cook. Sauce. Ok, lots of sauce. I can’t get enough of this sauce. Yes, I licked my plate clean. I did, and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Really. And I’d do it again, too. Because no way am I wasting any of this sauce.

You can serve your wings with your favorite dipping sauce. Like blue cheese or ranch dressing. If you want to. But do the right thing and try them without it first. You might decide (like I did), that no way do you need anything else. The sauced wings are plenty good by themselves, thank you very much!

Real Food

There’s real stuff floating in this sauce. You can see it. Fruit chunks. Pepper chunks. Actual stuff that came from actual plants. Not fake stuff. Not weird-tasting stuff. That’s a big plus. And it’s a big reason why this sauce is so amazingly good.

This sauce is nice and thick. It’s not going to go running off your wings and down your forearm. It stays where it’s supposed to. Until you devour it.

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B.Bob's Roasted Mango Chipotle Wings
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B.Bob’s Roasted Mango Chipotle Wings

Crazy delicious. Fruity and slightly spicy.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy, wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 7kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer’s recommendation.
  • Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the wings and toss 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.  Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.
If you’d rather cook your wings using another technique, click here for our guide on cooking wings using a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, griddle, air fryer or Char-Broil Big Easy.

Nutrition

Calories: 7kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 5mg | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 0.4mg | Iron: 0.03mg

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

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Hidden Valley Ranch Air Fryer Ranch Wings

Oh yum! As a certified Ranch-a-holic, these Hidden Valley Ranch air fryer Ranch wings were right in my wheelhouse as they say. Every bite was packed with the perfect amount of Ranch flavor. Crispy from the air fryer. Tender. Juicy. These were some mighty-good, and mighty-easy, wings!

Hidden Valley Ranch Air Fryer Ranch Wings

My Kind Of Dry Wings

These Hidden Valley Ranch air fryer Ranch wings are ‘dry’ wings. No, no. That doesn’t mean they’re bone-dry, dehydrated and basically yucky. Quite the opposite. The wings themselves are perfect. They’re called ‘dry’ because there’s no sauce. Anywhere. None to be seen. Why? Because you don’t need it. The seasoning does the work here. You won’t be missing the sauce.

Ok, so if you need to have a sauce, serve these wings with a little Ranch dressing on the side for dipping. Don’t hide the wonderful flavor on these wings. But it’s ok to double-up on the Ranch!

Got Seasonings?

You have to take care of your dry seasonings. In return, they’ll take care of you by always being ready the next time you need them! Protect seasonings from the four main enemies of flavor: heat, light, air, and moisture. Never store them above the stove or oven, where steam and temperature swings cause caking and quick degradation. If you have a problem with high humidity causing your dry seasonings to cake, try adding a silica gel packet to the containers to remove moisture.

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My Trusty Companion

My air fryer isn’t fancy. It doesn’t have any bells and whistles. Well, ok, it does have a bell when the timer goes off but that’s it. I don’t even use the timer actually. I use a timer on my phone that has two countdowns: one for 12 minutes and one for 6 minutes. That’s all I ever need to get perfect wings each and every time!

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Hidden Valley Ranch Air Fryer Ranch Wings
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Hidden Valley Ranch Air Fryer Ranch Wings

Crispy dry wings with plenty of great ranch flavor!
Inspired by a recipe from Hidden Valley
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy, wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 45kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 360 F per manufacturer's instructions.
  • Place the wings into a bowl.
  • Drizzle with the oil and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with half of the seasoning and toss to coat.
  • Transfer the wings to the air fryer.
  • 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 wings to a bowl and sprinkle with the rest of the seasoning. Toss to coat.
  • Serve.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.
If you’d rather cook your wings using another technique, click here for our guide on cooking wings using a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, griddle, air fryer or Char-Broil Big Easy.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 5mg | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 0.4mg | Iron: 0.03mg

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

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Air Fryer Dill Pickle Dry Wings

Oh yes! Air fryer dill pickle dry wings! Welcome to my new favorite lunch-time indulgence! Tons of dill pickle flavor. Through-and-through. Every bite. Crunchy skin that’s loaded with more dill pickle goodness. And a nice cool (and a little spicy) dill pickle dipping sauce on the side! This right here is dill pickle wing heaven! Triple dill! You can’t beat that! Well, unless you add dill pickle slices too…. which I did! Quadruple dill for the win!

Air Fryer Dill Pickle Dry Wings

Dill And More Dill. Then Some More Dill.

These air fryer dill pickle dry wings are not the opportunity to go light on the dill flavor. Do not be shy with the dill seasoning. You season the wings (big time) before they go into the air fryer. Then you season the wings (big time) again after they come out. While they’re hot. The longer they cool the less the seasoning likes to ‘stick’ so get them good and coated while they’re hot.

The dipping sauce packs the dill flavor (big time), too. I add a bit of hot sauce for a nice little kick. You don’t have to do that, it’s totally optional. Or you can add a lot more for a really spicy version. It’s up to you!

Pickle Juice

I learned a valuable lesson from a chef friend long ago: don’t ever throw away the juice from a jar of pickles after you take that last pickle out. That juice is like liquid gold. It makes for a tremendous marinade, great for anything chicken. Especially fried chicken. And it’s great for making sauces, like the one for these wings. It’ll keep for a long time in your fridge. So push it to the back and remember that it’s there for you when you need it.

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Also try my air fryer maple wings.

Air Fryer Dill Pickle Dry Wings
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Air Fryer Dill Pickle Dry Wings

These wings are packed with dill pickle greatness!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy, wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 13kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the creamy dill pickle dipping sauce

Instructions

For the creamy dill pickle dipping sauce

  • Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.

For the wings

  • Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer’s recommendation.
  • Toss the wing flats and drumettes with the seasoning.
  • 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 wings to a bowl and sprinkle with more of the seasoning. Toss to coat.
  • Serve.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.
If you’d rather cook your wings using another technique, click here for our guide on cooking wings using a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, griddle, air fryer or Char-Broil Big Easy.

Nutrition

Calories: 13kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 9mg | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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

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Air Fryer Wings with Buffalo Arby’s Sauce

Earlier this week I made my homemade (sorta) Arby’s roast beef sandwiches. Instead of making my own sauce, I picked up a bottle of Arby’s sauce at the grocery store. For days, every time I opened the fridge, that half-used bottle was staring at me. Calling me. Taunting me. “What should I do with it?” I thought. Well, only one answer came to me: “Make a wing sauce!”. So I did. And that’s how air fryer wings with Buffalo Arby’s sauce came to be. And they were a very good thing. That great Arby’s sauce tang, with a little Buffalo sauce inspiration and flavor added in. They might sound crazy because they were. Crazy good, that is!

These wings are a bit different. And a great conversation piece. And yes, wings can be a conversation piece. At least, I sure talk about them enough!

Air Fryer Wings with Buffalo Arby's Sauce

Can You Buffalo-ize Anything?

These air fryer wings with Buffalo Arby’s sauce raises the question “Can you turn any sauce into a Buffalo wing sauce-like sauce?”. Maybe. I’ve certainly tried plenty of times. And usually I end up with something I like. And truth be told, it’s a great way to use up those half-bottles of sauces you’ve had in the fridge for a few weeks longer than you should’ve. Heck, what do you have to lose? Try them. You might just like them. They sure don’t have to say ‘wing sauce’ on the label to end up being great on wings!

Yep, for extra heat, add more hot sauce. I was gonna say that earlier but forgot.

I always use unsalted butter in my sauces like this one. The bottled sauces and other ingredients I’m adding are usually high enough in sodium that I don’t need the extra salt in the butter. I can always add salt if I need to but taking it out… well that’s a bit challenging!

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Air Fryer Wings with Buffalo Arby's Sauce
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Air Fryer Wings with Buffalo Arby’s Sauce

Sweet and tangy and oh-so-yummy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy, wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 209kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the Buffalo Arby's Sauce

Instructions

For the Buffalo Arby's Sauce (makes extra)

  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
  • Stir in the Arby's sauce and hot sauce.
  • Keep warm until ready to use.

For the wings

  • Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer’s recommendation.
  • Combine the baking powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the wings and toss 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.  Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.
If you’d rather cook your wings using another technique, click here for our guide on cooking wings using a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, griddle, air fryer or Char-Broil Big Easy.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1153mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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

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Dan-O’s Spicy Seasoning Dry Wings

This is Part Two of: Have you seen those machines you can buy to make your house smell good? Why do you need one of those smell-making machines when all you need to make your home smell outrageously fantastic is to make some of these dry wings? You get the homestead smellin’ good and you can enjoy some delicious wings! The first part was with Dan-O’s Original Seasoning. Now, it’s time for some Dan-O’s Spicy Seasoning dry wings. How much more of a win-win could you need? Or want?

Dan-O's Spicy Seasoning Dry Wings

Herby And Spicy Deliciousness

Dan-O’s Spicy Seasoning was invented for poultry. It’s full of the good stuff that you might normally find on a roast turkey or chicken. Well, don’t forget the wings! These Dan-O’s Spicy Seasoning dry wings are what roasted wings should be. Crispy skin. Wonderful herby flavors. Moist, tender meat. Oh and just a little kick. Not overwhelming, but a little spiciness to wake you up!

I Love Dry Wings

I’m a huge fan of dry wings. They’re hard for me to resist. I love them seasoned heavily. I love that great crunchy skin. Usually, I season my wings before cooking and then again after for extra flavor. For these wings, however, I go with one good, healthy seasoning beforehand. That’s it. No post-cook seasoning required or needed. These are great wings without more, no need to bury them in it!

You have to take care of your dry seasonings. In return, they’ll take care of you by always being ready the next time you need them! Protect seasonings from the four main enemies of flavor: heat, light, air, and moisture. Never store them above the stove or oven, where steam and temperature swings cause caking and quick degradation. If you have a problem with high humidity causing your dry seasonings to cake, try adding a silica gel packet to the containers to remove moisture.

Also try some Dan-O’s Cheesoning dry wings!

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Dan-O’s Spicy Seasoning Dry Wings

Deliciously herby wings with a little heat.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 503kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine the Dan-O's seasoning and garlic salt.
  • Season the wings with the mix. Let rest 30 minutes.

For the air fryer

  • Preheat your air fryer to 350 F.
  • Working in batches if needed, air fry the wings for 12 minutes.
  • Flip the wings and air fry another 12 minutes.
  • Turn the air fryer temperature to 400 F and fry another 6 minutes or until the wings are golden brown.

For the oven

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray. Or line with foil.
  • Add the wings and cook 20 minutes.
  • Flip and cook another 20 minutes.
  • Check for doneness. For crispier wings, flip and cook another 10-20 minutes.

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

Calories: 503kcal | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 354mg | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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