Ninja Foodi Buffalo Wings The Ultimate Guide to Extra Crispy Air Fryer Wings
Description
Crispy, juicy Ninja Foodi Buffalo Wings with bold buffalo sauce. The ultimate guide to extra-crispy air fryer wings, perfect for game day, parties, or quick weeknight snacks.
Ingredients
For the Wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings, fresh or thawed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
For the Buffalo Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup buffalo sauce, adjust to taste
- Optional: celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing for serving
Instructions
- Pat 2 pounds chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This ensures extra crispy skin.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.. Toss the wings until evenly coated.
- Set the Ninja Foodi to the Air Crisp function at 400°F for 3–5 minutes.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket or on the trivet. Cook for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While wings cook, melt the 4 tablespoons unsalted butterin a small saucepan and whisk in the ½ cup buffalo sauce until smooth.
- Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl and toss with the buffalo sauce until fully coated.
- Serve immediately with Optional: celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing for serving.
Equipment
- Ninja Foodi, or Ninja Foodi XL Grill
- Cooking Spray, or Olive OIl Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 15gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1133mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 518IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg