These Air Fryer Hooters Buffalo Chicken Wing Recipe delivers crispy, flavorful wings with that iconic spicy kick, all made quickly and easily at home. Coated in a seasoned flour mix and tossed in a buttery buffalo sauce, they’re perfect for game day, parties, or a tasty weeknight treat. Enjoy restaurant-quality wings without the mess of deep frying!
Craving that iconic Hooters wing flavor without leaving home? This Hooter’s Air Fryer Chicken Wings copycat recipe brings you crispy, juicy wings coated in their signature spicy buffalo sauce—all made right in your air fryer. Perfect for game day, parties, or an easy weeknight treat, these wings deliver restaurant-style results with less oil, less mess, and all the bold flavor you love.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- 🍗 Crispy Without the Grease – Air frying gives you that deep-fried texture without all the oil.
- 🔥 Bold, Spicy Flavor – Coated in Hooters-style buffalo sauce for that signature kick.
- ⏱️ Quick & Easy – Ready in about 30 minutes with simple ingredients.
- 💸 Cheaper Than Takeout – Enjoy restaurant-quality wings right from your own kitchen.
- 🎉 Perfect for Any Occasion – Great for game day, parties, or a fun dinner idea.
Ingredients Needed For Hooters Buffalo Chicken Wing Recipe
- Chicken wings — Juicy, meaty wings ideal for air frying.
- All-purpose flour — Light coating for classic crispy wing texture.
- Salt — Enhances overall flavor and seasoning balance.
- Black pepper — Adds mild heat and earthy depth.
- Garlic powder — Brings rich, savory flavor to the wings.
- Paprika — Adds subtle smokiness and beautiful color.
- Hooters wing sauce (or buffalo sauce) — Signature spicy and tangy wing flavor.
- Butter — Adds richness and helps sauce coat evenly.
- Cooking spray — Helps wings crisp in the air fryer.
How To Make Air Fryer Hooters Buffalo Chicken Wing Recipe
Step 1: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to help the coating stick and crisp up.
Step 2: In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss the wings in the flour mixture until fully coated. Shake off any excess.
Step 3: Preheat your air fryer temperature to 380 degrees F for 3–5 minutes.
Step 4: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place wings in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Set cook time for 25–28 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internally).
Step 5: While wings cook, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in Hooters wing sauce (or your favorite buffalo sauce) and heat until warm and combined.
Step 6: Once wings are done, toss them in the warm buffalo sauce until well coated. Serve immediately with celery sticks, ranch, or blue cheese dressing.
Air Fryer Hooters Buffalo Chicken Wing Recipe Tips
- 🧻 Pat Wings Dry First – This helps the flour coating stick and makes the wings extra crispy.
- 🌬️ Don’t Overcrowd the Basket – Cook in a single layer for even air circulation and crisping.
- 🔄 Flip Halfway Through – Turn the wings to ensure both sides get golden brown.
- 🌡️ Use a Meat Thermometer – Wings should reach 165°F internally for safe eating.
- 🧴 Toss in Sauce After Cooking – Keeps the wings crispy while still getting fully coated in flavor.
- 🧂 Season the Flour – Don’t skip the garlic powder, paprika, and salt—it’s what gives them that signature Hooters taste.
- 🧈 Melt Butter with the Sauce – It helps mellow the heat and gives that rich, glossy coating.
- 💨 Reheat Leftovers in the Air Fryer – Brings the crispiness back better than microwaving.
- 🥣 Serve with Dips – Ranch or blue cheese are classic and cool down the heat perfectly.
- 🧊 Let Coated Wings Rest Briefly Before Serving – It helps the sauce set and wings stay crispy.
Storing, Freezing & Reheating
- 🧊 Storing: Allow wings to cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Avoid stacking too tightly to preserve crispiness.
- ❄️ Freezing: Place cooked wings in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. Store for up to 2 months for best flavor.
- 🔥 Reheating: For best results, reheat in the air fryer at 360°F for 5–7 minutes, flipping once. This brings back the crispy texture. Avoid microwaving unless necessary—it softens the coating and makes the wings soggy.
What To Serve With Air Fried Hooters Buffalo Chicken Wing Recipe
Serve your Air Fried Hooters Buffalo Chicken Wings with classic sides like crisp celery sticks, carrot slices, and a cool ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce to balance the heat.
For a more filling meal, pair them with seasoned fries, onion rings, or even a simple coleslaw. Want to keep it low carb? Try serving them with air fryer zucchini fries or a fresh garden salad—it’s the perfect way to round out this bold and spicy dish!
Air Fryer Hooters Buffalo Chicken Wing Recipe Faqs
Can I use frozen wings for this recipe? 🧊 Yes! Just thaw them completely and pat dry before seasoning and air frying for best results.
What makes these wings taste like Hooters? 🔥 The seasoned flour coating and signature buffalo sauce (often a mix of hot sauce and melted butter) recreate that bold, tangy flavor Hooters is known for.
How do I keep the wings crispy after saucing? 🍗 Toss wings in sauce right before serving and avoid covering them, which traps steam and softens the skin.
Can I bake these instead of air frying? 🔥 Yes! Bake at 400°F on a wire rack for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway for crispy results.
Are these wings very spicy? 🌶️ They have a medium heat level. You can adjust the spice by using more or less buffalo sauce or butter to mellow the flavor.
More Copycat Air Fryer Hooters Recipes
- Hooters Pasta Salad Recipe
- Hooters Chicken Wing Sauce
- Air Fryer Deep Fried Pickles (Hooter’s Copycat)
- Air Fryer Hooter’s Buffalo Shrimp
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Air Fryer Hooters Buffalo Chicken Wing Recipe
Description
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings, drumettes and flats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup Hooters wing sauce, or your favorite buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss wings in the flour mixture until fully coated. Shake off excess.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F for 3–5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place wings in a single layer. Cook at 380°F for 25–28 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in wing sauce and heat until combined.
- Place cooked wings in a large bowl, pour buffalo sauce over, and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
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