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Chicken wings Dry Rub in Air Fryer
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings Dry Rub, 10 Ways

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Subtly spicy and loaded with deep flavors, this Air Fryer Chicken Wings Dry Rub recipe is one you won’t soon forget! Sooo tasty!!! 🥰 Fry it, to believe it!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Makes 2

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken wings (10-12 pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil

Homemade Cajun Seasoning (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoons dried thyme

Instructions

  • Get your chicken wings ready. If you don’t have fresh ones, thaw them overnight. Then pat the wings dry with paper towels.
    Fresh chicken wings
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
    Preating Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer to 380°F (193°C).
  • While preheating, season the wings with oil first, then add the Cajun dry rub. Toss and massage the wingettes and drumettes until fully coated.
    Rubbing chicken wings with Cajun seasoning
  • Air fry the seasoned chicken wings for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.Flip them halfway for even cooking. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) or higher.
    Cooking chicken wings dry rub in air fryer
  • Serve and enjoy your air fried Cajun dry rub chicken wings!
    Air fried chicken wings dry rub

Video

Notes

  • Fresh/properly thawed chicken wings will yield the best results.
  • The best way to thaw your chicken wings is to leave them in the refrigerator overnight. Another effective method for thawing wings is to place them in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes. It typically takes 2-4 hours for the wings to fully defrost.
  • We do not recommend defrosting them in the microwave as it may dry out the meat and potentially make it unsafe to eat.
  • If you air fry wings directly from frozen, they will have a dry texture and require a longer cooking time.
  • If your air fryer doesn't have a preheating option, you can set the temperature to 380°F (193°C) and then let it cook for 4-5 minutes without food.
  • Preheating and thawing your chicken wings properly will yield juicier results. Based on our tests, the longer you cook your chicken wings, the drier they will become.
  • It’s not ideal to wash your chicken wings as it may contaminate your kitchen.
  • Chicken wings are considered white meat and should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) or higher.
  • Adding the oil first will help the Cajun dry rub stick to the drumettes and wingettes.
  • I used a 6-quart Instant Pot Vortex Plus to test the air fryer chicken wings dry rub recipe. Cooking time and temperature may vary depending on your air fryer and the number of servings being prepared. For best results, start with the lower end of the suggested cooking time.
  • Please visit the post for other dry rub seasoning flavors.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3628IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg
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