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Home » Blog » Course » Appetizers » Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Wings

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Published: Feb 6, 2022 · Modified: Feb 7, 2023 by Andrea + Stef ·

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Bursting with flavor, these spicy chicken legs are perfect as an appetizer or a meal.
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air fryer chipotle chicken wings
air fryer chipotle chicken wings
air fryer chipotle chicken wings
air fryer chipotle chicken wings

Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Chipotle marinade brings in so many flavors to be such an easy recipe. These wings come out crispy every time and are ready in just 30 minutes.

Table of Contents

  • AIR FRYER CHIPOTLE CHICKEN WINGS INGREDIENTS
  • MORE WAYS TO SERVE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN
  • INSTRUCTIONS
  • STORAGE TIPS
  • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Wings and Legs
  • MORE RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE

You are going to love this chicken wing recipe. It’s flavorful and relatively cheap to make, which means it’s great for weeknight meals or party food. Who doesn’t love good wings? Plus with the big game just around the corner, your guests will definitely be thanking you. Speaking of that, you may also enjoy some Cheesy Jalapeno Dip, Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, or Jalapeño Poppers for your spread.

We are using our famous Chipotle Marinade for the base of this recipe, and recommend you try our Cilantro Lime Sour Cream for the dipping sauce. If you want something hotter to dip them in, you can always melt a little butter in a saucepan and add your favorite sauce, like Texas Pete, as a spicier option.

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AIR FRYER CHIPOTLE CHICKEN WINGS INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ingredients for this easy air fryer recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Full recipe and ingredients in recipe card below.

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  • Wings: Drumettes/wings
  • Marinade: olive oil, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, shallot, cumin, coriander, chili powder, oregano, salt, honey
  • Dipping: blue cheese dressing, ranch, Cilantro Lime Sour Cream, cilantro
ingredients labeled to make air fryer chicken wings with a chipotle marinade
chipotle air fried chicken wing with a bite taken out next to cup of sauce

MORE WAYS TO SERVE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Enjoy this great Chipotle Marinade with so many different recipes:

  • Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls– A simple lunch (or dinner) dish that is also great for meal prepping.
  • Air Fryer Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells – An easy and delicious way to use the leftover chipotle chicken if you get tired of chipotle chicken tacos.
  • Chipotle Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas – Making fajitas on a sheet pan is one of the easiest ways to make dinner!
  • Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs – Time to fire up the grill for these delicious kabobs.
  • Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup – Just dump the ingredients in and you have delicious soup the whole family loves in less than 30 minutes!
  • Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos – Easy chicken tacos with the perfect amount of spice? Yes, please!
chicken wings sitting in the air fryer basket after cooking
Grilled Chipotle Chicken Kabobs
Pineapple, red bell pepper and juicy honey chipotle chicken make the best grilled skewers! Great for grilling indoors or outdoors. Grilled chipotle chicken kabobs are a family favorite.
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dipping an air fried chicken wing into cilantro sour cream sauce

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Prepare your work surface and gather these kitchen tools and supplies before you begin this delicious, easy-to-make recipe so you don’t waste extra time trying to find things you need.

  • food processor or blender
  • mixing bowl
  • air fryer

air fryer chipotle chicken wings on a white serving dish with sauce next to white air fryer

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the full instructions and kitchen tips and quick tips for the best way to make this recipe. Don’t forget to check the prep time and cook time in the recipe card below before you begin. Full instructions and ingredients list are in the recipe card below. Full instructions and ingredients list are in the recipe card below.

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MAKE MARINADE: Combine all of the spices, chipotle peppers, oil, adobo sauce, shallot, and honey into the food processor or high speed blender.

chipotle chicken wings marinade ingredients in food processor
chipotle marinade blended in food processor

ADD MARINADE TO CHICKEN: Pour the marinade into a ziplock bag or into a large bowl over the chicken. Mix or toss so the chicken is fully covered.

REFRIGERATE: Place the chipotle chicken wings (covered in the marinade mixture) into to fridge for at least 30 minutes.

KITCHEN TIP

To marinate the chicken ahead of time, you can allow it to sit in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

chicken wings covered in marinade in a bowl
marinated chipotle chicken wings

PREHEAT AIR FRYER: Allow the air fryer to preheat to 380 degrees. Spray the bottom of the basket with non stick cooking spray.

KITCHEN TIP

Alternatively, you could use air fryer parchment paper liners instead of non stick spray.

cooked chipotle chicken wings in air fryer

COOKING TIME: Add the chicken to the basket in a single layer. Spray the tops of the wingettes with vegetable oil, olive oil, or cooking spray. Air fry for 8 minutes, then flip and cook for another 7 minutes.

KITCHEN TIP

Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.

FINISH: Once the first batch has finished cooking, remove them from the basket and serve with your favorite dipping sauce, along with celery and carrots. Repeat until all wings have been cooked.

KITCHEN TIP

To keep the wings warm while you finish making the rest, place your oven on the lowest heat setting and put them on a baking pan. Keep them in a single layer so they stay crispy.

air fried chicken wings and drumettes topped with garnish next to dipping sauce on white plate

STORAGE TIPS

Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

Refrigerate: Store air fryer chipotle chicken wings in an airtight container or ziploc bag and refrigerate for up to 3 days if you can’t eat it the next day.

Freeze: Store in an airtight, freezer safe, container. If you’re storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months. However, we recommend freezing before cooking.

Defrosting: A great way to defrost is in the refrigerator overnight.

crispy air fried wings on white place with garnish

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Can you make these air fryer chicken wings if they are frozen?

Yes, you can. However, the marinade is much better on chicken that has already been thawed. You will have to just about double the cooking time, so be sure you check the internal temperature before eating.

Can you use full size chicken drumsticks instead?

Yes, just increase the cooking time and keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.

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Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Wings and Legs

Author Andrea + Stef

Course Appetizer, dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 50 minutes minutes
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Bursting with flavor, these spicy chicken legs are perfect as an appetizer or a meal.
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Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

Chicken Wings

  • 3 pounds chicken drumettes or wings
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 recipe Family Dinners Chipotle Marinade click to see the marinade ingredients

Optional Sides

  • ½ cup Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
  • ½ cup Ranch Dressing
  • ½ cup Chipotle Ranch Dressing
  • 2 carrots sliced into carrot sticks
  • 2 celery stalks sliced into sticks

Instructions

  • Make marinade by blending all marinade ingredients plus the honey together in a food processor.
    chipotle chicken wings marinade ingredients in food processor
  • Pour marinade over chicken in a bowl or ziplock bag. Mix to combine and coat chicken. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours. Alternatively, freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost before cooking.
    chicken wings covered in marinade in a bowl
  • Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Spray bottom of air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
    marinated chipotle chicken wings
  • Spray tops of chicken with oil or cooking spray. Cook chicken for 8 minutes. Turn chicken and cook for 7 minutes or until internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F.
    chicken wings in air fryer
  • Remove chicken drumettes. Serve with Family Dinners Cilantro Lime Sour Cream or your favorite dipping sauce.
    cooked chipotle chicken wings in air fryer

Notes

  • Use our Family Dinners Chipotle Marinade base for lots of different recipes. We recommend following the instructions in the Chipotle Marinade post for preparing and freezing ahead of time.
  • You can use full size chicken drumsticks with this recipe. You will need to adjust cooking time. Use a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken is thoroughly cooked to 165°

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

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