Air Fryer Spicy Dry Rub Wings
Air Fryer Spicy Dry Rub Wings offer a tantalizing blend of flavor, spice, and crunch that elevates any gathering. These tender chicken wings, coated in a zesty dry rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic, and cayenne pepper, are air-fried to crispy perfection. Whether for game day or casual dinners, these wings will impress everyone at the table. Quick to prepare and easy to clean up, they promise maximum flavor satisfaction with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1–2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice tolerance)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss wings in the dry rub until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking until crispy and cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg