One of the things I love about making chicken wings in the air fryer is that they don't need flour or breading to get crispy.
As the wings cook, the fat in the skin naturally renders and helps create that crispy texture. The air fryer circulates hot air around the wings, which helps them cook evenly and crisp on all sides.
The biggest difference comes from how the wings are arranged in the basket. Giving them space allows the air to circulate properly and helps the skin crisp instead of steam.
How Long to Cook Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer
- Chicken wings usually take about 20-25 minutes at 370-400°F, depending on their size.
- I like to flip them halfway through so both sides cook evenly.
Always cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
What Helps Air Fryer Chicken Wings Get Crispy
- A few small things make a big difference when you're cooking chicken wings in the air fryer.
- Pat the wings dry before seasoning.
- Arrange them in a single layer with space between each piece.
- Flip them halfway through cooking.
- If you like extra crispy wings, add a few extra minutes at the end of cooking.
- When wings are crowded together, they trap moisture and steam instead of crisping.
What You'll Need
These simple ingredients are all you need to make crispy air fryer chicken wings without flour or breading.
**Find the full list of ingredients along with the recipe instructions down below**
- These are the simple ingredients I use to make crispy chicken wings without flour.
- Chicken wings: The skin crisps up naturally in the air fryer, so no breading is needed
- Olive oil: Helps the seasoning stick and supports crisping
- Garlic powder: Adds simple flavor
- Herbes de Provence: Adds a light herb flavor
- Salt and pepper: To taste
Tools used to make the recipe.
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How to Make Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer
To make these delicious low carb and gluten free air fryer chicken wings no flour follow the steps below.
Pat the wings dry with paper towels. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, and seasoning, then toss to coat.
Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook at 370°F for 10 minutes, then flip the wings.
Cook for another 10-12 minutes, or until they reach 165°F and the skin is crispy.
Recipe Tips
- Pat wings dry before cooking
- Cook in a single layer
- Flip halfway through
- Don't overcrowd the basket
- Add sauce after cooking (so it doesn't burn)
Easy Sauces to Try
These wings are delicious as-is, but sometimes I like tossing them in sauce after cooking for a little variety. Adding the sauce after cooking helps keep the skin crispy.
- Buffalo
- BBQ
- Honey garlic
- Garlic parmesan
If you want more flavor ideas, you can check my other chicken wing recipes where I show different ways to season and sauce them.
- Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
- Teriyaki Chicken Wings Air Fryer
- Marinated Chicken Wings Air Fryer
- Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wing in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Lid Chicken Wings
Can You Stack Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer?
It's best not to stack chicken wings in the air fryer. When they're stacked, the hot air can't circulate properly, which can make them take much longer to cook and stop them from getting crispy.
For best results, cook them in a single layer. If you're making a larger batch, cook them in batches instead.
Do You Need to Flip Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer?
Yes, flipping the wings halfway through cooking helps them cook evenly and crisp on both sides.
How to know when chicken wings are done?
The best way to tell when your keto air fryer chicken wings are done is by using a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165°F. Do this by inserting the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat.
Always check that your chicken has reached a safe internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer before serving.t your chicken has reached a safe internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer before serving.
How to reheat wings in an air fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F.
- Put the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each one.
- Heat for 5 minutes, and flip once halfway through.
- Check that wings have reached 165°F using a meat thermometer before serving.
If you're reheating your low-carb air fryer chicken wings from frozen, allow an extra 5-10 minutes.
FAQ's
The main difference comes down to how you cook them. When too many wings are placed together, they steam instead of crisping because the air can't circulate properly.
You can prepare these plain air fryer chicken wings ahead of time and keep them in the fridge until you're ready to cook them. Raw chicken will keep for 1-2 days in the refrigerator.
It depends on the size of your fryer. You should only fry one layer of wings at a time, and you need to leave enough space around each one for the hot air to flow.
No. Chicken wings crisp naturally in the air fryer, so flour isn't necessary. The skin contains enough fat to crisp as it cooks, especially when the wings are arranged in a single layer with enough room for the air to circulate.
Yes, adjust the time accordingly since frozen meat takes longer to cook in the air fryer.
The most common reason is overcrowding the basket. When wings are packed too closely together, they steam instead of crisp. Patting the wings dry before cooking and leaving space between them helps create crispier skin.
More Chicken Air Fryer Recipes to try
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast
- Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
- Frozen Chicken Breast in Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
- Frozen Chicken Drumsticks in the Air Fryer
- Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Air Fryer Recipe
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings Without Flour
These air fryer chicken wings get crispy without flour. Great for an easy weeknight batch with simple seasoning and reliable cook time. They’re crisp, tender, and a treat you can enjoy on game night!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Tools Used
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the herbes de provence and garlic powder, set aside.
- Pat dry the wings with paper towels, add olive oil, season with salt and pepper; add the seasoning mix and toss to coat.
- Place the chicken wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry to 370ºF for 10 minutes on each side or until an internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Serve and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- To ensure this air fryer chicken wings recipe not breading get a crispy skin, lay them down in a single layer to allow the hot air to circulate all around the wings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the air fryer to 360ºF for 5 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 777Total Fat: 59gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 34gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 467mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 39g
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on products used. When the recipe list salt to taste the amount of salt is not calculated, only the sodium in the other ingredients is calculated.
