Crispy Perfection: Mastering the Art of Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Crispy Perfection: Mastering the Art of Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Why Air Fryer Wings?

Air fryers like our innovative Vida Sana™ Cook+ Air Fryer Oven offer a healthier, safer, cleaner, and more efficient alternative to other methods for cooking wings and so much more.



Conventional frying methods rely heavily on oils, producing unhealthy amounts of trans fats which can raise cholesterol, clog arteries, and ultimately lead to serious health problems including obesity and heart disease. Regularly consuming fried foods only exacerbates these concerns. Air frying, however, harnesses the power of circulating hot air to produce the crispy, crave-able fried food texture that everyone loves without the detriments of added fats. Where an air fryer recipe may sometimes call for the occasional tablespoon of oil, it is not uncommon for deep-frying directions to require multiple cups of cooking oil. Cooking with increased quantities of oil results in more calorie consumption, while embracing air frying as a healthier alternative to deep-frying food may actually cut calorie intake by as much as 80%.

Though the occasional culinary indulgence can’t cause too much harm, consistency is key when maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Electing to air fry tasty bites like your traditional game day chicken wings allows you to treat yourself to your favorite football-watching foods while still making smarter, healthier food choices for your family.

Deep-frying foods at home can quickly evolve into a dangerous endeavor – especially when entertaining! Hot oil does not complement a crowded kitchen. And, even without the threat of accident or injury, the excessive amount of oil required for more traditional frying methods can leave you with both a messy and foul-smelling kitchen, plus a vat of grease in need of proper discarding.

In addition to saving yourself the hassle of clean-up and safety concerns, the air fryer preparation process is easier and more efficient than oil-based cooking. Heating oil to optimal cooking temperature requires tools, time, and patience and can impact the quality of your food. Oil temperature that is too hot can scorch your wings leaving you with a burnt, inedible end-product. An even worse possible outcome? Wings cooked in oil that isn’t hot enough can yield a sad, soggy exterior and raw – unsafe to eat – interior.

Our Signature Air Fryer Crispy Wing Recipe

Spotlight on our signature air fryer crispy wings! With this simple recipe, your Vida Sana™ Cook+ Air Fryer Oven, minimal ingredients, and just a few minutes of prep time, you’ll be digging into hot, tasty wings fresh from the air fryer right on time for kick-off.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. chicken wings
  
• 1 tbsp. baking powder
  
• 1 tsp. salt (or to taste)
  
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
  
• 1 tsp. onion powder
  
• Cooking spray
  

Instructions

1. Press red ON/OFF button. Turn dial until AIR FRY preset is selected (preset will illuminate, blink, and display default temperature and time). Press TEMP icon on right side of panel and turn dial to increase to 400°F, then press TIME icon and turn dial to increase to 15 minutes. Press START button to begin preheating (PREHEAT icon will blink during this process).
   
2. While oven preheats, remove tips of wings, split at the joint, and pat dry with a paper towel.
   
3. Add wings to bowl with remaining ingredients, spray lightly, and toss with tongs to coat.
   
4. Open oven door, slide baking tray into oven at bottom position, add wings to fry basket and slide into oven at top position, and close oven door to begin cooking (clock will begin counting down from preset time).
   
5. Open oven door and slide fry basket out. Add wings to clean bowl with sauce of choice (recipes below) and toss to coat with clean tongs. Serve immediately.

Elevate Your Wings with Win-Worthy Sauces

Score extra points with your loved ones when you whip up wing sauces worthy of a touchdown celebration dance! Now that you’ve mastered making crispy chicken wings in your air fryer, it’s time for a flavorful final touch. Whether you like your wings hot and spicy, tangy, creamy, sweet, or smoky, Princess House has just the recipe for the perfect sauce to satisfy the whole team. From the buttery, aromatic goodness of garlic and parmesan to the beloved hot wing heat of buffalo style wings and the classic tangy sweetness of honey BBQ – switch up your sauces throughout the season or mix up a variety to accommodate your family’s varied tastes.

Check out some of our favorite sauces to pair with air fried crispy chicken wings below:

Healthy and Tasty Team-up: Vida Sana Cook+ Air Fryer Oven and High-Power Blender

Add the dynamic duo of our Vida Sana™ Cook+ Air Fryer Oven and High-Power Blender to your kitchen roster and make delicious, health-conscious meals regular additions to your menu. These must-have counter-top appliances offer increased efficiency and convenience for simple, yet still tasty home cooking.

Vida Sana™ Cook+ Air Fryer Oven

A true mealtime MVP, our Vida Sana™ Cook+ Air Fryer Oven combines everything you love about healthy air fryer cooking with the versatility of a convection oven and toaster. A combination of smart heating and air circulation technologies auto-adjust to deliver fast, delicious results every time. Trade in your toaster for our Vida Sana™ Cook+ Air Fryer Oven and enjoy multiple appliances in one, with versatile toasting and convection functions.

Whether you’re looking for avocado toast on the go, throwing together air fryer frozen chicken wings after a long workday, or spending a lazy Sunday kneading dough for an updated take on your family’s favorite empanada recipe, invite our Vida Sana™ Cook+ Air Fryer Oven in to your kitchen and save time, space, and calories.

Vida Sana™ Cook+ Air Fryer Oven features:

• Baking tray, baking rack, fry basket, and drip tray
• 14 convenient preset functions including bone-in meat, fish, fries, veggies, bacon, steak, chicken breast, and pizza
• Air fry and other cooking methods like toast, bake, dehydrate, broil, and reheat.
• Toasting function includes slice/shade selection for desired results on bread, bagels, English muffins, and more.
• Generous dual-level cooking space allows for cooking different types of food at the same time without the need to turn or shake.

Vida Sana® High-Power Blender

Let our Vida Sana® High-Power Blender further elevate your game day dining! Featuring a 1500-watt motor and six-prong blade, this blender is equipped to power through prep for some of your favorite foods for football-watching including dips, sauces, and more!

Our Vida Sana® High-Power Blender also includes:

• Three pre-sets for blending smoothies, dips, and even hot soups!
• Large, durable blender jar to help accommodate party-size portions
• Tamper to push down wet and dry ingredients

Continue to step up your snack game when you combine the forces of these powerful, cutting-edge appliances and get creative – blending up sauces to top off air fried desserts, soups to accompany your go-to grilled cheese, and yes, wing sauces to toss and dip your favorite air fryer wings.

Beyond Wings: Explore More Air Fryer Recipes

Though we certainly adore hot wings in an air fryer, don’t overlook the other amazing treats your Vida Sana™ Cook+ Air Fryer Oven can create for big game gatherings and beyond! From appetizers and desserts to traditional treats and more, browse all our air fryer recipes at princesshouse.com. Check out some of our favorites for football season below.

Share Your Big Game Creations with Us

We’ve shared our favorite crispy air fryer chicken wings tips, recipes, and even sauces – now it’s your turn! What’s your idea of the perfect air fryer wings for watching the big game? Whether it’s easy air fryer frozen chicken wings, buffalo wings, parmesan and garlic wings – a tangy and salty teriyaki or even the sweet, sour, and spice of a sweet chili – we want to see them! Connect with other members of our Princess House community on Facebook and Instagram and use #recipesph to share your air fried favorites.