Get your chicken wings ready. If you don’t have fresh ones, thaw them overnight. Then, pat the wings dry with paper towels. If you want, you can season them lightly with salt.
Next, prepare the breading mix. In a container with a flat base, mix together breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Take a medium-sized bowl, crack open an egg into it, and whisk it thoroughly.
At this point, you need to preheat the air fryer at 380°F (193°C).
Now, let's bread the chicken wings. To start, dip a chicken wing into the beaten eggs, then transfer it into the breading mix. Cover the chicken wing with the breading and apply gentle pressure to help it stick to the surface of the wing. Set it aside and repeat the process until all the drumettes and wingettes have been breaded.
Air fry the breaded chicken wings for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cook until golden brown. Make sure the internal temperature of the thickest chicken wing reaches 165°F (74°C) or higher.
Serve and enjoy your crispylicious air-fried breaded chicken wings.