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Outback Steakhouse Kookaburra Wings

Outback Steakhouse Kookaburra Wings

5 from 2 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Crispy, spicy air fryer copycat wings with bold restaurant flavor — no deep fryer required.

Ingredients 

  • 2 lbs chicken wings, drumettes and flats
  • 1 cup buttermilk, or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the wings and buttermilk. Soak 30 minutes (up to 4 hours in the fridge).
  • In a separate bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
  • Remove the wings from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each in the flour mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 3–5 minutes.
  • Lightly spray the basket. Arrange the wings in a single layer without crowding and spray the tops.
  • Cook 25–28 minutes, flipping halfway and spraying again for extra crispiness.
  • Serve golden and crisp with your favorite dip.

Equipment

Notes

For a saucier finish, toss the hot wings in your favorite buffalo or hot sauce right after cooking. Cook in batches so the basket never gets crowded — it's the single biggest factor in how crispy the wings turn out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 27gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 735mgPotassium: 322mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 423IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 2mg