Ninja air fryer chicken wings are made with 3 ingredients, take just 20 minutes to cook, and taste amazing. Learn how to easily make your own fried chicken wings at home in a few simple steps.
These crispy air fryer wings are sure to be a huge hit at your next potluck, Superbowl party, tailgate, or any other occasion. Crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside, and created with a healthy twist (thanks to the air fryer!). Serve as is, pair with fresh veggies, or offer with a spread of tasty side dishes.
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Chicken Wings in Air Fryer
After going gluten-free, we found ourselves missing fried chicken wings. Game days are just not the same without wings! Unfortunately, many restaurants fry wings in the same oil as other gluten-free containing foods or coat wings with flour.
The air fryer has been the best solution! Enjoying gluten-free chicken wings is no longer a challenge and in fact, the whole family now prefers air fryer wings over restaurant-style wings. We can’t wait for you to share this amazing recipe with your family and friends too.
To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the step-by-step instructions or recipe card below.
Equipment
- air fryer
- chefs knife
- cutting board
- medium-sized mixing bowl
- measuring spoons
- whisk
- tongs
- thermometer
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken wings ✅
- 1 ounce packet dry ranch dressing ✅ We used Hidden Valley Ranch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make Wings in Air Fryer
Place the chicken wings onto a cutting board. Using a sharp chef’s knife carefully cut off the wingtips (these can be thrown away). Next cut the drummettes from the wingette. See the post for pictures of how to trim chicken wings.
Mix the sauce
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the dry ranch dressing and the olive oil. Add the chicken wingettes and drummettes and toss to combine.
Place chicken wings onto the air fry pan
Using tongs, place chicken wings in a single layer on the air fry pan.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F
Once preheated, place the baking tray into the air fryer and bake for 10 minutes. Use tongs to flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F.
Serve
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, on a salad, or chopped in a favorite recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will fry these chicken wings for a total of 20 minutes. Cooking for 10 minutes and then flip before cooking for an additional 10 is key to crisping the entire wing.
We currently use the Ninja fryer with excellent results, but any air fryer model will work.
Yes! Adjust the cooking time by increasing to a total time of 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the wings is165°F.
Store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Return to the air fryer for 10 minutes to reheat. While these wings do make a tasty leftover, they are best served the day they are fried.
Where to start! There are so many delicious options that we decided to narrow down to our top favorites: Gluten Free Pasta Salad, Gluten Free Potato Salad, Gluten Free Sweet Potato Fries, Velveeta Cheese Sauce Dip, Dairy Free Chicken Buffalo Dip, Roasted Frozen Cauliflower, Gluten Free Cheesy Potatoes and Make Ahead Roasted Potatoes.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Use a helper to assist in cutting the chicken
- Always wash your hands immediately after prepping raw chicken to keep all other food and surfaces safe
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the air fryer tray to help each piece cook evenly.
More Air Fryer Chicken Recipes
- Air Fry Chicken Legs
- Air Fryer Fried Chicken
- Ninja Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
- Air Fryer Italian Chicken Thighs
- Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Thighs
- Ninja Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (No Breading)
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets
- Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Ninja Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken wings ✅
- 1 ounce packet dry ranch dressing ✅ We used Hidden Valley Ranch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- ⭐️Prep the chicken wings. Place the chicken wings onto a cutting board. Using a sharp chefs knife carefully cut off the wingtips (these can be thrown away). Next cut the drummettes from the wingette. See the post for pictures of where to cut.1.5 pounds chicken wings
- Mix the sauce. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the dry ranch dressing and the olive oil. Add the chicken wingettes and drummettes and toss to combine.1 ounce packet dry ranch dressing, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Place chicken wings onto the air fry pan. Using tongs, place chicken wings in a single layer on the air fry pan.
- ⭐️ Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Once preheated, place the baking tray into the air fryer and bake for 10 minutes. Use tongs to flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F.
- Serve. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, on a salad, or chopped in a favorite recipe.
Notes
- Fry these chicken wings for a total of 20 minutes. Cooking for 10 minutes then flipping before cooking for an additional 10 is key to crisping the entire wing.
- We currently use the Ninja fryer with excellent results, but any air fryer model will work.
- To cook frozen chicken wings, adjust the cooking time by increasing to a total time of 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the wings is165°F.
- Store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Return to the air fryer for 10 minutes to reheat. While these wings do make a tasty leftover, they are best served the day they are fried.
- Side dishes to serve with wings: Gluten Free Sweet Potato Fries, Velveeta Cheese Sauce Dip, Dairy Free Chicken Buffalo Dip, Gluten Free Cheesy Potatoes and Make Ahead Roasted Potatoes.
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