Air Fryer Dry Rub Wings

Dry rub wings on a platter with blue cheese dressing.

5 from 3 votes

Air fryer dry rub wings seasoned with smoky spices and a touch of honey, air fried until crispy and juicy. An easy, no-sauce wing recipe ready in under 30 minutes perfect for game-days.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: Servings

Calories: 221.3kcal

Author: Sarah Hill

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken wings
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ginger minced or ginger paste
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt and black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil

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Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F.
Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel, then add wings to a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and mix with hands until wings are fully coated with the spices.
2 pounds chicken wings, 2 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning, ½ teaspoon onion powder, salt and black pepper, 2 teaspoons olive oil
Add the wings to the air fryer basket and cook for 20-25 minutes, checking and flipping halfway through.
Remove the wings from the air fryer, let cool for a few minutes and enjoy!

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Notes

Patting the wings completely dry before seasoning is key for crispy skin in the air fryer.
Space the wings out so hot air can circulate and crisp them evenly.
The honey helps with caramelization but can burn if overcooked, keep an eye on the wings.

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