Air Fryer Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dip
Delicious and healthier buffalo wings made in an air fryer, served with a creamy blue cheese dip.
Ingredients
For the Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, cleaned and dried Substitute with cauliflower wings for a vegetarian option
- 1 tablespoon baking powder Helps achieve crispiness
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Buffalo Sauce
- ½ cup hot sauce Frank's RedHot is a classic choice
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted Or replace with olive oil for a healthier fat option
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Adds depth of flavor
For the Blue Cheese Dip
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Arrange the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until they're golden and crispy.
- While wings are cooking, mix the hot sauce, melted butter, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.
- Toss the wings in the buffalo sauce until fully coated.
- Return them to the air fryer for an additional 5 minutes for a glaze.
Making the Blue Cheese Dip
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, crumbled blue cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Notes
Serve alongside fresh celery and carrot sticks. Consider pairing with sweet potato fries or green salad. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for even cooking, and keep wings dry before seasoning for crispiness.