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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings are crispy, juicy, and coated in smoky barbecue sauce.
Ready in only 30 minutes with simple ingredients.
Perfect for game day, parties, or an easy family dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds chicken wings separated into flats and drumettes, wing tips removed
  • 2 teaspoons Stubb's BBQ Rub
  • ¼ –½ cup BBQ sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
  • Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels.
  • Season the wings evenly with the BBQ rub.
  • Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece for proper airflow.
  • Cook for 20 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through.
  • Increase the temperature to 400°F (204°C) and cook for another 3–5 minutes until the skin becomes crispy.
  • Transfer the wings to a large bowl and toss with the BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
  • Return the Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings to the air fryer for 1–2 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce and fresh vegetables.

Notes

  • Homemade BBQ sauce works beautifully in this recipe.
  • Substitute your favorite dry rub if desired.
  • Serve with ranch, blue cheese dressing, celery sticks, carrot sticks, fries, potato wedges, or coleslaw.
  • Leftover wings make a delicious snack or lunch.