There's something about a plate of crispy buffalo wings tossed in a glossy, buttery hot sauce that just hits the spot game day, weekend dinner, or anytime a craving strikes. This buffalo wings recipe skips the deep fryer entirely and delivers a beautifully crunchy exterior with juicy, tender meat inside. The secret? A pinch of baking powder in the seasoning and plenty of room for hot air to circulate.

Made in the Infrared Air Fryer Surface XXL, 6.3QT / 6L , you can spread the wings in a single layer on the included stainless steel rack, which lifts them up so heat reaches every side evenly. The result is golden-brown skin with that signature crispy baked texture — no deep frying required.

TYPE:
Main Course
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
SERVES:
4 Servings
PREP TIME:
5 Minutes
COOK TIME:
50 Minutes
Grilled chicken wings coated in buffalo sauce, served with a side of creamy homemade dipping sauce.Grilled chicken wings coated in buffalo sauce, served with a side of creamy homemade dipping sauce.

What Are the Main Ingredients for the Best Buffalo Style Wings?

  • 1½ lbs chicken wings, patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

For the Homemade Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip:

  • ½ cup hot sauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat

How to Make Crispy Wings in the Air Fryer

Step 1: Season the Wings

Pat the wings completely dry and place in a large bowl. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder until evenly coated.

Step 2: Arrange in a Single Layer

Place the wings in a single layer on the stainless steel rack inside the T-fal Infrared Air Fryer Surface XXL, leaving space between each wing for proper airflow.

Step 3: Air Fry

Select Air Fry mode and set the temperature to 400°F.

Cook for 22–26 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are golden brown and crispy.

Step 4: Prepare the Buffalo Sauce

While the wings cook, add hot sauce, butter, honey, and garlic powder to a small saucepan. Heat over low-to-medium heat until the butter is fully melted, then whisk until smooth and glossy.

Step 5: Toss and Serve

Let the wings rest for 2–3 minutes after cooking, then toss in the buffalo sauce until fully coated. Serve with celery sticks and ranch dressing or blue cheese on the side.

How Long to Cook Wings for the Crispiest Results?

For wings that hit the sweet spot of crispy outside and juicy inside, 22–26 minutes at 400°F is the sweet spot. If your wings are extra large, add a couple of minutes. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.

Pro Tip

Let the wings rest for a few minutes before tossing them in sauce. Saucing too early softens that crunchy exterior — a short rest keeps the skin crispy even after coating.