Gluten-Free Crispy Chicken Wings
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Achieve ultimate crispiness with these tender, flavorful gluten-free chicken wings, perfect for game day or any gathering. Coated in a savory blend and air-fried to golden perfection, they offer a satisfying crunch with every bite.
At a glance: This hard dinner recipe yields 4 servings in about 1h 15m (15 min prep, 60 min cook). It uses 10 ingredients — including chicken wings, olive oil, salt — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more dinner recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Crispy Chicken Wings: When preparing this dinner recipe, ensure all ingredients, especially sauces and seasonings, are certified gluten-free. Be mindful of cross-contamination in your kitchen by using clean utensils and surfaces, and avoid using any equipment that has come into contact with gluten-containing ingredients In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Crispy Chicken Wings: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on cornstarch or arrowroot starch for crispiness and ensuring all sauces and seasonings are certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch
- 0.5 cup GF buffalo sauce or your favorite GF wing sauce
- 2 tbsp GF butter or dairy-free alternative, melted (optional, for sauce)
Instructions
- 1
Begin by preparing the chicken wings for crisping. In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss everything together thoroughly until each wing is evenly coated with the oil and seasonings, ensuring a flavorful base.
- 2
Next, sprinkle the cornstarch or arrowroot starch over the seasoned chicken wings. Continue to toss until the starch is evenly distributed, creating a light coating that will help achieve a super crispy exterior during cooking. This step is crucial for that satisfying crunch.
- 3
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3-5 minutes. Arrange the coated chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, being careful not to overcrowd it; cook in batches if necessary to ensure proper air circulation and even crisping. Aim for about 20-25 minutes of cooking time, flipping the wings halfway through, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- 4
While the wings are air frying, prepare your sauce. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, gently warm the gluten-free buffalo sauce or your chosen gluten-free wing sauce. If using, stir in the melted gluten-free butter or dairy-free alternative until fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth and glossy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Once the chicken wings have finished air frying and are beautifully crisp, transfer them to a clean large bowl. Pour the warmed gluten-free sauce over the hot wings and toss gently until every wing is generously coated in the delicious sauce. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience.
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Tips & Notes
- Softened butter should hold a fingerprint but not be greasy — if it melts on touch, it's too warm for creaming.
- If substituting olive oil for butter, use about 3/4 the amount (olive oil is 100% fat, butter is ~80%).
- Roasted garlic (400°F, 30–40 min in foil) gives a sweet, mellow flavor ideal for soups and sauces.
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