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How to Make the Air Fryer Healthy Buffalo Wings:
1. By air-frying the chicken wings rather than deep-frying them, we reduce the amount of fat and calories consumed. Hot air is circulated by the air fryer, which naturally crisps the skin without the use of added oil.
2. We used unsalted butter to coat the wings in order to reduce sodium intake by skipping the extra salt. You won't lose out on flavor if there isn't any extra salt since hot sauce and a blend of spices come in.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 3 ½ to 4 pounds chicken wings, separated if necessary
- ½ cup Buffalo-style hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 2 carrots, cut into sticks
- 1 stalk celery, cut into sticks
Steps
Heat the air fryer to 375 degrees F. In a sizable bowl, combine pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Wings should be placed and coated. Set aside for ten minutes.
Place half of the wings in the air fryer basket and fry for 15 minutes.The wings should be crisp and a thermometer put in the thickest area should read 165 degrees F after 5 minutes of cooking after turning them.
The wings should be crisp and a thermometer put in the thickest area should read 165 degrees F after 5 minutes of cooking after turning them. Place the wings on a baking sheet in a single layer, then place in the oven to maintain warmth. Apply the same procedure to the remaining wings.
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the hot sauce and butter. Cook, stirring often, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
Place the wings in a large bowl. Toss the food in the butter sauce to coat. Serve with carrots, celery, and ranch dressing.