Step 1

In a pot, over medium heat add all of the sauce ingredients..

Step 2

Stir and bring to a light simmer.

Step 3

Reduce heat and simmer gently until sauce has thickened.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 5

Turn heat to low while you make the chicken.

Step 6

Wash and dry chicken. Make sure that the chicken is completely dry. Set aside.

Step 7

In a bowl combine baking powder and spices.

Step 8

Sprinkle spices evenly over chicken, using your hands to really work in the spices.

Step 9

Mix in the liquid smoke.

Step 10

Add chicken to a grease air fryer basket. (Do not crowd, air needs to be able to circulate all around the chicken)

Step 11

Cook on 350 for 15 minutes.

Step 12

Flip chicken over and cook on 400 for 5-7 minutes or until wings are crisp.

Step 13

Remove from fryer basket.

Step 14

Immediately brush lightly with BBQ sauce.

Step 15

Serve.