Step 1

Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel. This is an important step especially if the wings were frozen.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, stir together salt, pepper, paprika and oil.

Step 3

Add the chicken wings to the bowl and thoroughly coat with the spice mixture. (If you have the time, let the wings sit in the refrigerator for an hour or more.)

Step 4

Liberally spray the air fryer rack or basket with cooking oil or rub the rack with an oil-soaked paper towel.

Step 5

Place the chicken wings on the rack without crowding them. The remaining chicken wings will be air fried in a second batch.

Step 6

Close the lid and air fry for 20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 7

If you are using an Instant Pot air fryer, partway through cooking the display says turn Food. If you are using an air fryer without this feature, set a timer to turn the chicken wings 12 minutes into the cooking process.

Step 8

Spray the wings with oil before turning them over. Using a pair of tongs, turn the chicken wings over. Close the lid and continue cooking.

Step 9

When the cooking time is up, open the lid and check to make sure the wings are cooked to your liking. Air fry for another 2 minutes, if desired.

Step 10

Transfer the wings to a medium bowl and air fry the next batch of chicken wings.

Step 11

Whisk together melted butter, hot sauce and worcestershire sauce.

Step 12

Coat the chicken wings thoroughly with the sauce.

Step 13

Serve with celery and carrot sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping.

Step 14

Place an aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven.

Step 15

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 16

Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel. This is an important step especially if the wings were frozen.

Step 17

In a medium bowl, stir together salt, pepper, paprika and oil.

Step 18

Add the chicken wings to the bowl and thoroughly coat with the spice mixture. (If you have the time, let the wings sit in the refrigerator for an hour or more.)

Step 19

Coat the baking sheet with oil, spread the wings on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Don't overcrowd the baking sheet.

Step 20

Using tongs, turn the chicken wings over and bake for another 20 to 30 minutes or until done.

Step 21

Whisk together melted butter, hot sauce and worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl.

Step 22

Add the chicken wings to the sauce and stir to coat thoroughly.

Step 23

Serve with celery and carrot sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping.