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Air Fryer Crispy Wings with Alabama White Sauce

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Crispy chicken wings cooked in an air fryer paired with a tangy, creamy Alabama white sauce for a healthier, flavorful twist on classic wings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus extra for seasoning after cooking
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Alabama White Sauce:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (or vegan mayo for dairy-free)
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Pat dry 2 pounds (900g) of chicken wings with paper towels. Let them air out for 10 minutes if possible.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon onion powder. Toss the wings until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  4. Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin side up, without overcrowding. Cook in batches if needed.
  5. Air fry wings at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through at 10 minutes. Check for golden brown, crispy skin and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Add 2-3 more minutes if needed.
  6. While wings cook, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, 1 teaspoon honey, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder until smooth. Adjust horseradish or vinegar to taste.
  7. Once wings are done, let them rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes to keep skin crisp.
  8. Toss wings in Alabama white sauce or serve sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

Pat wings dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Let wings rest after cooking to keep skin crisp. Adjust horseradish and vinegar in sauce to taste. For extra heat, add cayenne pepper to the sauce. Reheat wings in air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to regain crispiness.

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