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Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings #72 · snacks · american Host: Serious Eats — Crispy Air-Fryer Wings → TikTok → web writeups Viral recipe (as published / commonly shared) Ingredients 2 lb chicken wings, patted dry 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free) 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic powder Sauce of choice (buffalo, BBQ, etc.) or serve dry Steps Toss wings with baking powder and seasonings. Air-fry at 400°F, flipping halfway, until deep brown and crisp, about 20–25 minutes. Toss in sauce if using; serve hot. Source: Serious Eats — Crispy Air-Fryer Wings tags: chicken,baking-powder,sauce · popularity: evergreen · meat: yes	Crispy baked/fried wings Book: The Food Lab — J. Kenji López-Alt (2015) crumb: dry-skinned wings cooked crisp Science of dry-skinned crispy wings. Differences: Same crisping principles; air fryer is the appliance path.

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
#72 · snacks · american
Host: Serious Eats — Crispy Air-Fryer Wings → TikTok → web writeups

Viral recipe (as published / commonly shared)

Ingredients

2 lb chicken wings, patted dry
1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
1 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic powder
Sauce of choice (buffalo, BBQ, etc.) or serve dry

Steps

Toss wings with baking powder and seasonings.
Air-fry at 400°F, flipping halfway, until deep brown and crisp, about 20–25 minutes.
Toss in sauce if using; serve hot.

Source: Serious Eats — Crispy Air-Fryer Wings

tags: chicken,baking-powder,sauce · popularity: evergreen · meat: yes

Crispy baked/fried wings
Book: The Food Lab — J. Kenji López-Alt (2015)

crumb: dry-skinned wings cooked crisp

Science of dry-skinned crispy wings.

Differences: Same crisping principles; air fryer is the appliance path.

Match: Somewhat close

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Viral recipe (as published / commonly shared)

Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken wings, patted dry
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic powder
- Sauce of choice (buffalo, BBQ, etc.) or serve dry

Steps
1. Toss wings with baking powder and seasonings.
2. Air-fry at 400°F, flipping halfway, until deep brown and crisp, about 20–25 minutes.
3. Toss in sauce if using; serve hot.

Citations
- Serious Eats — Crispy Air-Fryer Wings: https://www.seriouseats.com/air-fryer-chicken-wings-recipe
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=Air+Fryer+Chicken+Wings
- web writeups: https://www.google.com/search?q=Air+Fryer+Chicken+Wings+recipe

Compiled for personal use; see citations.

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Dish: Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Match: Somewhat close
Ancestor: Crispy baked/fried wings
Source: The Food Lab — J. Kenji López-Alt (2015)
Differences: Same crisping principles; air fryer is the appliance path.
Book recipe: Not offered for print/share (not public domain). Buy or borrow the book.
Viral sources: Serious Eats — Crispy Air-Fryer Wings (https://www.seriouseats.com/air-fryer-chicken-wings-recipe)
TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=Air+Fryer+Chicken+Wings)
web writeups (https://www.google.com/search?q=Air+Fryer+Chicken+Wings+recipe)
Date: Sep 15, 2026

Source — what this book IS
The Food Lab — J. Kenji López-Alt (2015).
Science-driven American cooking that explains the mechanics behind burgers, fries, eggs, roasting, and weeknight staples.

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