Copycat Hooters Buffalo Wings Air Fryer Real Crispy Satisfying Way to Make This Recipe Now
Enjoy crispy chicken wings at home with this Copycat Hooters Buffalo Wings Air Fryer recipe. Perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight meal, these air fryer buffalo wings bring family dinner to the next level with authentic, bold flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 5 Servings 1x
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 pounds frozen chicken wings and drummies thawed
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 stick 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/4 cup Louisiana Hot Pepper Sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
- Mix the flour, salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika together in a bowl.
- Dredge the chicken wings in this flour blend and lay them on a baking sheet, then chill them in the refrigerator for one hour.
- Melt butter in a saucepan and combine with hot sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher salt while warming.
- Dip the chilled wings into the butter mixture, then coat them again in the seasoned flour.
- Place the wings in a single layer inside your air fryer basket, making sure they are not crowded.
- Cook the wings at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, flip them, then continue cooking for another 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve your wings with ranch or bleu cheese dressing alongside chilled celery sticks for a classic touch.
Notes
- Please note that air fryer models and cooking durations may differ
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degree Fahrenheit 75 degree Celsius for safety
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 622kcal
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 1716mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g + 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 143mg