Description
Ready for bold flavor with no deep-frying required? These Air Fryer Spicy Dry Rub Wings are the perfect solution for a crispy, crave-worthy snack or dinner idea. Coated in a blend of smoky, spicy, and savory seasonings, these wings deliver all the crunch you want from fried chicken—without the grease. Whether you’re planning game night snacks, an easy dinner, or party food ideas, this air fryer recipe brings serious flavor with minimal cleanup. Ideal for quick appetizers, game-day spreads, or a flavorful protein-packed meal, these wings are a win for spicy food lovers.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken wings (party wings or drumettes)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
2. In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, black pepper, and salt.
3. Place wings in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil (optional).
4. Sprinkle the dry rub over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
5. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
6. Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
7. Cook for 22–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
8. Let the wings rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy hot!
Notes
Drying the wings well before seasoning helps achieve maximum crispiness.
If your air fryer basket is small, cook in batches for even browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 wings
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: spicy chicken wings, air fryer wings, game day food, easy dinner, chicken appetizer