If you've ever wondered how to make the best air fried wings, you're in for a treat. The secret to perfectly crispy smoked chicken wings is here!
Check out our air fryer chicken wings recipe for some killer smoked wings that will leave you salivating! Tossed in our Hot Chicken Rub, these smoked then air fried wings have that perfectly crisp skin, full of smoky flavor without being overcooked.
Drizzle these air fried chicken wings in Nashville hot sauce for an extra kick. Air frying chicken wings has never been this delicious. Ready for this banger chicken wings air fryer recipe? Read on and start frying away!
Not sure how to air fry chicken wings and, even less so, how to smoke chicken wings? Stay tuned. The secret to perfectly smoky, crispy wings is here. With this smoked wings recipe, your will soon be licking your fingers away. We tossed the chicken wings in our Hot Chicken Rub then smoked and finished them off in the air fryer for perfectly crisp skin without being overcooked. Try your hand at this easy air fryer chicken wings recipe.
Set your pellet grill to “Smoke” setting or set up your grill to low, indirect heat.
Place the chicken wings on a sheet tray, blot dry with paper towel, then season with the Honky Tonk chicken rub.
Transfer the chicken wings to the grill and smoke for 1 hour.
Transfer the smoked wings to the fryer basket, then set the air fryer to 360 F and cook for 5 minutes, then flip the wings and cook for 7 more minutes. Flip the wings again, increase the heat to 390 F, and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, until the outsides are crispy.
Remove wings from the air fryer and serve hot with celery, hot sauce, and ranch dressing.
Recipe Note
Drizzle in Honky Tonk Hot Chicken Sauce for an extra kick.
