Air Fryer Jack Daniel's Wings
Description
Crispy air fryer chicken wings tossed in a sweet, sticky, smoky homemade Jack Daniel's sauce. An easy game-day appetizer or weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes — no deep fryer needed.
Ingredients
- 2½ lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- 1 tbsp aluminum-free baking powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ cup Jack Daniel's sauce, warmed
Instructions
- Dry and season: Pat the wings completely dry. Toss in a bowl with the baking powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Air fry: Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches). Cook at 400°F for 20–24 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Warm the sauce: Gently heat the Jack Daniel's sauce until pourable.
- Toss and glaze: Add the hot wings to a large bowl, pour over most of the sauce, and toss to coat. For a caramelized finish, return to the air fryer for 2–3 minutes at 400°F.
- Serve: Drizzle with remaining sauce and serve immediately.
Equipment
- Air Fyrer
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Crispiest wings: Pat bone-dry, use aluminum-free baking powder (not baking soda), and don't crowd the basket.
- Sauce last: The glaze burns if applied before cooking — sauce after, then do the quick 2–3 minute finish.
- Make-ahead sauce: Jack Daniel's sauce keeps 2–3 weeks refrigerated, so the wings come together fast.
- Reheat: Air fryer at 350°F for 5–7 minutes to re-crisp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 29gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 1483mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 593IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 262mgIron: 2mg