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    Allianna's Kitchen » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Published: Jan 3, 2021 · Modified: Jul 26, 2021 by Allianna Moximchalk · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

    Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings (Paleo, Whole30)

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    These crispy buffalo chicken wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, flavorful and spicy. My partner jokes that they are copycat sports bar wings, yet they are whole30 and paleo friendly. These wings only require 10 minutes of hands on time. We like to make them in place of take out on the weekends. These healthy chicken wings make the perfect meal and snack.

    crispy buffalo chicken wings on a plate with ranch dressing

    What Do I Need To Make These Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings?

    • 1 pound chicken wings-I like the frozen one from Trader Joe’s. I keep at least 3 or 4 bags in my freezer all of the time. They are perfect for meals that do not require a lot of hands on time. 
    • Sea salt & olive oil cooking spray-This is what keeps the wings nice and crispy while cooking.

    For the buffalo sauce:

    • Hot sauce-This is the base for the buffalo sauce. See below about the store bought paleo buffalo sauce.
    • Ghee-This is what makes the sauce nice and smooth.
    • Onion & garlic powder-Add even more flavor to this whole30 buffalo sauce. 

    To Garnish:

    • We love to use fresh dill and green onions. 

    For The Ranch:

    • Check out my dressing recipe here or see below on the store bought brand I like.

    crispy buffalo chicken wings ingredients on a metal tray

    The Secret For Cooking Crispy Wings:

    • The number one secret is waiting until AFTER you cook the wings to add the sauce. If you add the sauce beforehand, the wings will get soggy.

    whole30 ranch dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl

    How To Save Money On The Whole30

    • The biggest concern I hear from people doing the Whole30 is the cost of all of the bottled sauces and dressings. We can fix that! The easiest ways to save money while doing the Whole30 is by making your own condiments! 
    • In this recipe, you can either make your own or buy it. This is my go to recipe for homemade ranch to dip these crispy wings in. If you would prefer to buy a bottle, I like this brand. 
    • You can use the homemade buffalo sauce recipe listed below or you can buy this Whole30 approved buffalo sauce. 

    crispy buffalo chicken wings with ranch

    If you enjoyed this recipe, you will LOVE:

    • Paleo Buffalo Chicken Dip
    • Paleo & Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
    • Buffalo Chicken Nuggets 

    Hey-you’ve made it this far! If you make this recipe, I would love for you to give it a star ★ rating and review below. Make sure you are following me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook too!

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    Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings

    Course Appetizer, Main Course, Meals, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes minutes
    Servings 14 wings
    Author Allianna Moximchalk
    142kcal
    Cost $10
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    Equipment

    • air fryer or cooking tray
    • small bowl
    • whisk
    • Saucepan

    Ingredients

    For the wings

    • 1 pound frozen chicken wings I like Trader Joe's brand
    • 1/2 tsp sea salt
    • cooking oil spray I like Trader Joe's olive oil spray

    For the ranch

    • 1 cup homemade paleo ranch dressing

    For the buffalo sauce

    • 3/4 cup hot sauce
    • 2 tbsp ghee
    • 1/4 tsp onion powder
    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

    Instructions

    For the buffalo sauce:

    • Place all ingredients in a saucepan and whisk gently with a mini whisk or fork. Do this until the sauce is brought to a simmer.

    For the wings:

    • Pre-heat the oven or air fryer to 350. (I prefer the air fryer.) Place all the wings in the air fryer or on a baking sheet. It is ok if they are overlapping in the air fryer. Spray with the cooking oil spray and coat with the sea salt. Bake for 20 minutes. After the 20 minutes is up, turn up the oven or air fryer to 400 degrees and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
      crispy buffalo wings 5
    • Toss the chicken wings with the buffalo sauce and garnish with the green onions.

    Notes

    Hey-you’ve made it this far! If you make this recipe, I would love for you to give it a star ★ rating and review below. Make sure you are following me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook too!
    Quick and easy chicken wing alternative that is Whole30 friendly!
    Serving: 1wing | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 623mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Tag me on instagram @alliannaskitchen!

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    Comments

    1. Lori says

      February 18, 2022 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      Crispy and so good! Air fryer is perfect for wings. The ranch is the perfect dip too 🙂

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        February 18, 2022 at 2:10 pm

        Love the air fryer too!

        Reply
    2. Melissa says

      January 25, 2021 at 4:05 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious. Crispy is a must for wings and these were perfect. Hubby is a wing snob but devoured this and requested them again. He even ate a few drum pieces which as a diehard flat only person THAT says it all.
      Will be our go to recipe now. Thanks

      Reply
      • allianna says

        January 26, 2021 at 1:41 am

        Thanks so much Melissa! I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe as much I do 🙂

        Reply
    3. Carrie says

      January 12, 2021 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      We loved these! I’ve tried other air fryer recipes in the past and these were crispier and had better flavor. Loved the addition of ghee and will definitely make these again!

      Reply
      • allianna says

        January 12, 2021 at 3:21 pm

        Thanks so much Carrie! I am glad you enjoyed them 🙂

        Reply
    4. Ron says

      January 10, 2021 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      I tried the Buffalo chicken wings and they turned out great! Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • allianna says

        January 10, 2021 at 6:13 pm

        I am so glad you liked them!

        Reply

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