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How many calories in one air fried chicken wing? There are 89 calories in air fryer chicken wings with skin (per 35g) and 39 calories in air fried chicken wings without skin (per 21g), according to Cronometer. This air fryer chicken wings recipe (healthy keto Buffalo wings) has 70 calories per wing, and they’re crispy without deep frying. Get the recipe and more info on air fried chicken wings calories here!
➕ How many calories in one air fried chicken wing?
There are about 70 calories in one Buffalo wing (using this recipe). The calories in a chicken wing will depend on how it is cooked and the dry rub or wing sauce used. There are 418 calories per serving in this Buffalo wing recipe.
Get the complete nutrition information for air fried chicken wings in the recipe card below.
Typically, Buffalo wings are deep-fried into crispy goodness and then bathed in a vinegar-based hot sauce with melted butter. When you air fry chicken wings, you get Buffalo wings that are delightfully crispy without deep-frying. It’s a lighter, lower-calorie, low carb, and keto version of one of the best chicken wing flavors around.
🍗 Air Fryer Chicken Wings Calories Chart
| Number of Chicken Wings | Air Fried Wings Calories* |
|---|---|
| 1 | 39-89 |
| 2 | 78-178 |
| 3 | 117-267 |
| 4 | 156-356 |
| 5 | 195-445 |
| 6 | 234-534 |
| 7 | 273-623 |
| 8 | 312-712 |
| 9 | 351-801 |
| 10 | 390-890 |
| 11 | 429-979 |
| 12 | 468-1068 |
*Use the lower end of the range for skinless wings and lighter sauces. Use the higher end of the range for chicken wings with skin and sauces with more oil and sugar. Check the restaurant nutrition information for the most accurate info.
Air fried chicken wings calories per 100g: approximately 254 calories for chicken wings with skin and 186 calories for chicken wings without skin (per Cronometer).
How many calories in two air fried chicken wings?
Two air fried wings provide 78-178 calories, depending on the recipe you use. My air fryer chicken wings recipe below has 140 calories per 2 wings.
How many calories in 3 air fried chicken wings?
Three air fried wings provide 117-267 calories, depending on the recipe you use. My air fryer Buffalo wings recipe below has 210 calories per 3 wings.
How many calories in 4 chicken wings cooked in air fryer?
Four air fried chicken wings have 156-356 calories, depending on the recipe. My air fryer hot wings recipe has 280 calories per 4 wings.
How many calories in 5 air fried chicken wings?
Five air fryer chicken wings offer 195-445 calories, depending on the recipe. My air fryer crispy chicken wings recipe has 350 calories per 5 wings.
6 air fried chicken wings calories?
Six chicken wings made in the air fryer offers 234-534 calories, depending on the recipe. My air fryer Buffalo chicken wings are 420 calories per 6 chicken wings.
10 air fryer chicken wings calories?
Ten chicken wings cooked in the air fryer provide 390-890 calories, depending on the recipe. My air fried Buffalo wings are 700 calories per 10 wings.
How many calories in 12 air fried chicken wings?
There are 468-1068 calories in 12 air fried chicken wings, depending on the recipe. My air fried Buffalo chicken wings are 840 calories per 12 wings.
⭐ Air Fryer Chicken Wing Calories vs Fried
Deep fried chicken wings average 159-201 calories each, per Cronometer. Air fried chicken wings average 39-89 calories each. Making wings that are baked in an air fryer and not fried can halve the calories or more.
Using an air fryer to cook frozen raw chicken wings is kind of like cooking them in a convection oven. The rapid air circulation helps the skin to cook up delicious and crispy without deep frying. The resulting chicken wings are lower in calories and added oil than classic Buffalo wings.
If you’re using batter on the wings or deep frying them to get them extra crispy, those would be “less healthy” (higher calorie) options. I’ve read that chicken wings don’t absorb much oil when deep fried. However, with air frying you don’t need the oil and some fat from the chicken drips away while cooking.
😋 Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you need to make healthy air fryer Buffalo chicken wings:
- 2 lbs frozen bone-in chicken wings (907 grams)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (or paprika)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Cooking oil spray
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup Frank’s RedHot Original Sauce (or your favorite wing sauce)
- No sugar added ranch dressing, for dipping (optional; bleu cheese dressing may also be used)
Get a printable recipe card at the end of the post!
I get my frozen chicken wings from Trader Joe’s. They are a perfect food to put in your air fryer! These wings and drumettes come in a 2-pound package, with the calories listed at 210 per 4 ounces.
The label lists 4.5 servings per bag. Thus, they do not appear to be including the bones in their calculations.
I’ve noticed that the wings I’ve purchased from other stores tend to be fattier and include more skin. If you do not have a Trader Joe’s, I recommend trimming some of the fat and skin from your wings. This will reduce the calories of the recipe and help you get delicious results that are similar to mine.
For kitchen equipment, you will need an air fryer or air fryer oven. You can use the Ninja Foodi, Cuisinart, Philips, Pampered Chef Air Fryer, Actifry, Cosori, Nuwave, Instant Vortex Air Fryer, etc. for this recipe. All air fryers cook differently; you may need to adjust the cooking times depending on the air fryer you use.
🔥 How to Cook Chicken Wings in Air Fryer
Here are step-by-step instructions for how to make keto buffalo wings in the air fryer. It’s a lot less messy than deep frying!
- For the best results, I recommend sticking your frozen chicken wings in the refrigerator for a day or two to thaw. It’s fine if they are a little icy. However, for more even cooking, you don’t want them stuck frozen together.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels and put them in a medium-sized bowl. Stir the baking powder with the chili powder and garlic powder. Sprinkle the baking powder mixture over the wings, and stir to combine well.
Hot tip! The baking powder is important to help the wings crisp up. I used a similar principle to help the pork belly skin get crispy in my (super delicious!) Air Fryer Pork Belly recipe.
- Next, lightly mist the air fryer basket or trays with cooking spray. Spread the chicken wings in a single layer on the trays. Mist the wings with the cooking spray.
My air fryer has two racks, and I needed to use both for all of the wings. If you have a smaller air fryer with a basket, you may need to air fry the chicken wings in two batches.
- Bake the wings in your air fryer for 15 minutes at 250 degrees Fahrenheit (121C). Then switch the position of the air fryer racks in your oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes at 400F (200C).
- Now, flip all of the chicken wings over and switch the position of the trays in the air fryer once more. Bake an additional 10 minutes at 400F (200C). Take a moment to admire how crispy and golden your cooked chicken wings are. Ooooooh!
How to Make Buffalo Wing Sauce
- While the chicken is air frying, melt the butter in a small saucepan on the stovetop. Add the Frank’s RedHot sauce (or your sauce of choice) and stir until thoroughly combined.
- When the chicken wings are done cooking, use tongs to dip each crispy chicken piece in the Buffalo sauce mixture. Make sure each piece of chicken is entirely coated with the hot sauce.
I usually pour any leftover sauce directly on the dipped wings. It’s messy but delicious! Serve with creamy blue cheese dressing or cooling ranch dressing plus carrot sticks and celery sticks. You can get storebought dipping sauces or use the homemade ranch in my air fryer breaded mushrooms recipe.
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How many calories in one air fried chicken wing? (+ Wings Recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. frozen bone-in chicken wings (907 grams; Trader Joe's brand, or trim some of the fat and skin from your favorite brand)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- cooking oil spray
- ¾ cup Frank's RedHot sauce (or your favorite wing sauce)
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Thaw the chicken wings in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. After thawing, pat them dry with paper towels and put them in a medium-sized bowl.
- Stir the baking powder together with the chili powder and the garlic powder. Sprinkle the mixture over the chicken wings, and stir to combine well.
- Lightly mist your air fryer basket or tray with the cooking spray. Spread the wings in a single layer on the racks. Mist the wings with the cooking spray.
- Bake the wings in your air fryer oven at 250°F (121°C) for 15 minutes. Then switch the position of the trays in your oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
- Flip all of the chicken wings over and switch the position of the trays in the oven again. Bake an additional 10 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Your wings should have reached the safe minimum internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). (Use a meat thermometer to ensure they are done cooking!)
- While the chicken is in the air fryer, melt the butter in a small saucepan on the stovetop. Add the Frank's RedHot and stir it well until thoroughly combined.
- Using tongs, dip each crispy chicken piece in the hot sauce mixture. Make sure each piece of chicken is entirely coated with the hot sauce. I usually pour any leftover sauce directly on the dipped wings. Messy and delicious!
- To serve: Serve with no sugar ranch dressing (Primal Kitchen brand or Tessemae's), plus carrot and celery sticks.
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Notes
💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 2 recipe (transition or weight maintenance). A serving of wings, dressing, and veggies makes a nice moderate calorie meal. The downside is that Buffalo sauce is often very high in sodium (salt). As such, this recipe is not a good choice for those on low-sodium diets. On the other hand, those on keto diets often experience increased electrolyte loss as a side effect of the diet. Some on very low carbohydrate diets may benefit from increasing their sodium intake. This keto buffalo wings recipe can help.Can you eat air fried chicken wings on a diet?
In short, yes. You can lose weight on any diet (including one that includes air fryer wings) as long as you’re maintaining a calorie deficit over time. If you don’t have a sodium restriction and are looking to lose weight, this meal is likely lower in calories than Buffalo wings from a restaurant. It’s true that these crispy wings are similar to restaurant chicken wings in terms of sodium. However, they are not deep-fried, and there is not an endless amount of them (like at the all-you-can-eat buffets).How many carbs are in Buffalo wings?
One serving of these Buffalo chicken wings provides only 0.5 grams of net carbs per serving. This will be a good fit for nearly all very low carb diets or keto diets. Nutrition information is for one serving of the wings only with no dressing or sides. Carbohydrates listed are net carbs (total carbs minus the fiber).
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Nutrition
How should Buffalo wings be reheated so they are crispy, crunchy, and saucy?
According to the Buffalo Wild Wings website, you can reheat wings in an oven preheated to 350F (177C). Reheating times may vary. The important thing is that the leftover wings reach an internal temperature of 165F (74C). Some sources say this will take 10-20 minutes.
It’s better if you can reheat wings without sauce. If they already have sauce on them, you may want to toss them with a little additional sauce after heating. Sometimes the sauce on the wings dries out with reheating.
You can also reheat chicken wings in an air fryer. Try air frying the chicken wings at 360F (182C) for approximately 10 minutes. Again, you need to make sure leftover wings reach an internal temperature of 165F (74C).
👨🍳 Other Air Fryer Frozen Food Recipes
Now that you’ve made the best air fryer chicken wings, why not try cooking other frozen foods in an air fryer? I think you’re going to be pleased with the results.
But what frozen foods should you air fry? Try starting with these air fryer recipes:
- Chicken Nuggets in Air Fryer
- Healthy Frozen Hash Browns in Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Frozen Cauliflower Crust Pizza
You may also enjoy the recipes and tips in Best Frozen Foods for Air Fryer.
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Hello! I’m Summer, a registered dietitian and home chef who loves to cook, eat, and create recipes for you! Every recipe on this site has been tested by me to help ensure your success in the kitchen. All eaters are welcome here 🙂
Clever way to take something wonderfully decadent, and not surprisingly, ridiculously indulgent, and to make it a reasonable part of healthy eating. Didn’t think it was possible to square that circle, Summer, but somehow you managed it. Look at you, taking a foodie fantasy and giving it a nutritionist’s goodness!
By the way, I share your fascination with the “exotic” fruit section of the produce department. How many times have I found myself staring, wondering how I could incorporate this discovery into a new recipe?
Haha, I was an eater of delicious food for many decades before I became a dietitian; I think it is imperative to meld what I’ve learned from the experience of both!
I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve purchased something new (to me) from the exotic produce section only to figure out what to do with it later. The more of us that purchase, the more things the stores may stock! In full disclosure, I might have a personal interest in encouraging others to check out the cool and unusual fruits and veggies. 🙂