AIR FRYER • CRISP EDGES • PARTY FOOD
Cajun Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Dry the wings thoroughly, coat them lightly with oil, cornstarch and seasoning, then air-fry them in two single-layer batches at 400°F, turning halfway. Each batch takes about 20 to 24 minutes; cook every wing to 165°F.
- Prep
- 10 minutes
- Cook
- 48 minutes
- Total
- 58 minutes
- Yield
- 4 appetizer servings
Make the recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds split chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Ragin' Cajun y'ALL Purpose Seasoning
- Celery sticks and dipping sauce, for serving, optional
Method
Season and air-fry
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Pat the wings very dry with paper towels.
- Toss the wings with oil. Sprinkle over the cornstarch and seasoning, then toss until no dry pockets remain.
- Divide the wings into 2 equal batches. Arrange the first batch in one layer with space for air to move. Cook for 10 minutes, turn, then continue for 10 to 14 minutes, checking the meatiest pieces for 165°F.
- Transfer the first batch to a clean platter and repeat with the second batch. Rest each batch for 3 minutes, then serve while crisp.
Set up the basket for crisp wings
Pat the wings thoroughly dry before adding oil, cornstarch and seasoning. The cornstarch is a light dusting, not a breading; it manages surface moisture and helps keep the seasoning evenly distributed.
Divide the 2 pounds of wings into 2 equal batches and keep each batch in one layer. Overlapping wings trap steam. Each batch needs about 20 to 24 minutes at 400°F, so plan on 50 to 58 minutes for the complete recipe, including prep.
Know when each wing is done
Air fryers vary in basket size, wattage and airflow. Begin checking after 20 minutes and use 165°F, not color alone, to decide when a wing is done. Insert the thermometer into the meatiest area without touching bone.
If smaller wings finish first, move them to a clean platter and let the larger pieces continue. The second batch may brown a little faster because the air fryer is fully heated.
Serve a game-day spread
Season the wings with Ragin' Cajun y'ALL Purpose Seasoning. Use the seasoning quantity guide when scaling the recipe, then visit the Cajun seasoning guide for more ways to use the blend.
Serve the wings with celery, a cool dip and Cajun fries with dipping sauce. For a knife-and-fork dinner, try the blackened chicken recipe.
Common questions
Do I need to preheat the air fryer?
Follow your air fryer's instructions. If the model calls for preheating, start the batch timing after it reaches 400°F.
Can I stack chicken wings in the basket?
No. Arrange them in one layer and cook the 2-pound recipe in 2 batches so hot air can reach every side.
Why use cornstarch on air-fryer wings?
A light coating manages surface moisture and helps the seasoning stay evenly distributed. It is not intended as a thick breading.
What temperature should chicken wings reach?
Cook the meatiest part of every wing to 165°F without touching bone.
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