Air Fryer Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings — We all know and love the classic buffalo chicken wings we get from our favorite restaurant. The problem is, they’re so dang expensive! This blog post will teach you how to make your own copycat buffalo wild wings in your air fryer. Plus, it’s a great way to save some money!

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Hands down, Buffalo Wild Wings makes some of the best wings–My kids and husband are huge fans. Today, I made my version of Air Fryer Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wings, and they were amazing!!

I have been successful at air frying fresh or frozen wings. My kids love wings; they are much cheaper, healthier, and easier to make in the air fryer than going to the store to pick them up. Plus, my kids tend to want a late-night snack, and I’m not ready to go to the store to pick them up at 10 pm. So, both of my kids have learned to use my air fryer.

If you have not been to a BW3 or Buffalo Wild Wings, they have a fantastic amount of sauces. Today, I chose one of my kid’s favorites and air fried them up. It makes a really great lunch.

How To Make Air Fryer Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings

Ingredients:

  • Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Garlic Powder
  • Black Pepper
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Water
  • Cornstarch
  • Salt
  • Chicken Wings

Simple Directions:

  1. Combine the Hot Sauce, oil, sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire Sauce in a small saucepan. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
  2. In another bowl, mix the water and cornstarch; mix well.
  3. Mix in the cornstarch slurry once your sauce is simmering; this will help thicken your sauce. Continue to mix, and then remove from heat.
  4. Let the sauce cool while you air fry the wings.
  5. Start by patting the wings dry, and then place them into the air fryer basket.
  6. Set the temperature to 360 degrees F for 12 minutes, then flip and increase the temperature to 390 degrees F for another 12 minutes.
  7. Toss with the sauce.
  8. Plate, serve, and enjoy!
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Air Fryer Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wings
Air Fryer Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wings
Air Fryer Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wings

Some Common Questions Asked About Making Air Fryer Chicken Wings–

How Do You Make Crispy Wings In the Air Fryer?

One of the most popular questions in my Air Fryer Group. The real secret it baking powder

When you add baking powder to the outside skin (dry the skin first with a paper towel), it will cause a chemical reaction with the chicken fat. As the chicken wings are air fried, they dry out and cause this chemical reaction. Amazingly Simple!

How Do You Make The Best Chicken Wings In An Air Fryer?

Start by using a lower temperature; in this recipe, I used 360 degrees F, air fryer setting, and then in the last 12 minutes, I increased the temperature to 390 degrees F. This will help your chicken crisp up.

You do not need to preheat your air fryer.

You do not need to spray your air fryer basket with olive oil because the fat in the chicken will come off during the air frying process causing.

How Long To Air-Fry Chicken Wings?

Chicken wings take about 30 to 40 minutes to be fully cooked.

How Do You Cook Frozen Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer?

You cook them the same way as the recipe card states; you will probably need another 5 to 10 minutes.

How Do You Reheat Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer?

Preheating your air fryer for about 5 minutes at 400 degrees F, spray your basket with olive oil. Then heat them for about 6 to 10 minutes.

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Air Fryer Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
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Total Time: 44 minutes
Servings: 24 Servings

Description

Hands down, Buffalo Wild Wings makes some of the best wings–My kids and husband are huge fans. Today, I made my own version of Air Fryer Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wings, and they were amazing!!

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Water
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds of Chicken Wings

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, combine the Hot Sauce, oil, sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire Sauce. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
  • In another bowl, mix the water and cornstarch, mix well.
  • Once your sauce is simmering, mix in the cornstarch slurry, this will help thicken your sauce. Continue to mix, and then remove from heat.
  • Let the sauce cool while you air fries the wings.
  • Start by patting the wings dry, and then place them into the air fryer basket.
  • Set the temperature to 360 degrees F for 12 minutes, then flip and increase the temperature to 390 degrees F for another 12 minutes.
  • Toss with the sauce.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 433mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 73IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.4mg

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