Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Wings are the perfect game day food, they're easy to prepare, take no time to make and everyone absolutely loves them. Crispy outside while still nice and soft and moist inside. The ranch flavor on the skin is out of this world.
As mentioned before game day, Superbowl time, parties in general, chicken wings are the perfect go-to as an option for the party table.
You could make a huge plate of these wings with some dip and celery sticks and you wouldn't even need to make anything else. Everyone will eat so many wings because they're so good....
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- What makes this recipe so yummy
- Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
- Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
- Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Necessary gear: Equipment
- More air fryer recipes you might like
- How to store leftovers
- Mel's kitchen notes
- Frequently asked questions: FAQs
- Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Wings
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What makes this recipe so yummy
- It's quick, easy and fuss free.
- Using an air fryer is a healthier alternative to frying and makes the best wings.
- They taste like they've been in the deep fryer.
Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
- Chicken Wings (flats and drumettes)
- Ranch Seasoning Mix
- Creole Seasoning
See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.
Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 360°F.
- Step 2: Pat the wings dry with some paper towel then season with the Creole Seasoning.
- Step 3: Toss ¾ of the ranch dressing all over the wings and make sure they're all evenly coated with this dry rub. Get your hands into the mixing bowl there if you need to.
- Step 4: Spray the air fryer basket of the air fryer, position the wings in a single layer and cook for 20 minutes. The cooking time might vary depending on your air fryer.
- Step 5: Flip the wings and turn up the air fryer to 400°F. Cook for a further 10 minutes. Internal temperature should be 165°F.
- Step 6: Remove from the air fryer (they'll be a nice golden brown) and sprinkle the remaining ranch dressing all over.
- Step 7: Serve with a ranch dip (or your favorite sauce) and celery sticks.
Hint: I like to let the Creole seasoning sit on the chicken wings first for a while and warm up to room temperature first. (30 minutes). Then add the Ranch seasoning before putting in the air fryer.
You may need to fry in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Different dip options - Instead of ranch sauce you could try one of the following:
- Spicy buffalo sauce
- BBQ Sauce
- Blue cheese dressing
- Lemon Pepper
- Hot Sauce
- Baking Powder - add a touch of baking powder for some added crispness.
- Green Onions - add some chopped green onion (for decoration).
- Garlic Powder - add a touch of garlic powder if you like a more garlicky flavor.
- Onion Powder - as above.
- Homemade Ranch Seasoning - make your own seasoning.
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Necessary gear: Equipment
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The air fryer I use is the Instant Vortex (by the same makers of Instant Pot). I love it and would recommend it to anyone.
This air fryer makes the crispiest wings.
However, you can still make crispy wings in the oven, lay out the wings on a wire rack on a cookie sheet and bake in the oven.
More air fryer recipes you might like
- Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Bites
- Air Fryer Biscuits
- Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
- Air Fryer Corn Dogs
- Air Fryer Sausage Balls
If you're a fan of chicken you should try this copycat Bojangles Fried Chicken recipe, or this copycat Wingstop Louisiana Rub Recipe!
How to store leftovers
Once the air fryer ranch wings have cooled completely store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To reheat the wings, allow to warm to room temperature then warm them up in the air fryer again, for best results.
Mel's kitchen notes
Spray the wings with a little cooking spray for some extra crispy chicken wings. You shouldn't need much though as the skin already has extra moisture.
Frequently asked questions: FAQs
It depends on the temperature you set it to. At 360°F like I cook them at they cook in 30 minutes (with a little added hot temp at the end).
Definitely after. Cook the wings to crispy first then add your favorite sauce.
You are probably not setting your air fryer hot enough, or drying the wings properly.
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Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Wings
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Pounds Chicken Wings flats and drumettes
- 1 (1 Ounce) Packet Ranch Dressing Mix
- 1 Tablespoon Creole Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F.
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels then evenly sprinkle with the Creole Seasoning.3 Pounds Chicken Wings, 1 Tablespoon Creole Seasoning
- Season with ¾ of the ranch seasoning and make sure the wings are nice and evenly coated all over.1 (1 Ounce) Packet Ranch Dressing Mix
- Spray the basket of the air fryer and lay half of the wings in there. Make sure there is enough room for the hot air to reach all around each wing.
- Cook for 20 Minutes then flip the wings, increase the heat to 400°F and cook a further 10 minutes.
- Remove from the air fryer and sprinkle with some more ranch seasoning. Set aside and do the same with the remaining wings.
- Serve with some ranch dip and celery sticks.
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