These easy air fryer Spanish chicken wings are packed with smoky paprika, garlic and herbs, giving you bold flavour with minimal effort. Crispy on the outside and juicy inside, they're perfect for quick dinners, party snacks or a Friday night fakeaway.
I was inspired by the flavours in the roasted chicken wings with roast potatoes, oregano and garlic recipe already on Felly Bull! You might also like to try the easy air fryer cajun chicken wings, and the easy air fryer piri piri chicken wings!
Prep time is quick and the cooking time is 30 minutes! The end result is delicious moreish wings that are full of yummy Spanish flavour - we could easily eat the whole lot between the 2 of us.
The wings are best eaten fresh, but will keep in the fridge for 2 days and can be reheated in the air fryer for crispness.
Tips
- Baking powder makes the chicken skin blister and air frying makes them lovely and crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside!
- Optional variations:
- Lemon and garlic version - replace the pimenton and chilli flakes with some lemon zest and juice.
- Honey paprika wings - drizzle the wings with some runny honey halfway through cooking for a sticky finish.
- Boneless chicken bites - replace the wings with large chunks of skinless boneless chicken thighs or breast.
- This easy air fryer Spanish chicken wings recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.
Frequently Asked Questions
15 minutes at 120C then 15 minutes at 200C, turning halfway through.
Dry them well and avoid overcrowding.
Smoked paprika, garlic and herbs give them a Spanish-style flavour.
Yes, but thawing first gives better results.
Spraying oil on the air fryer basket helps them not to stick.
Garlic aioli, spicy mayo or yoghurt dips work well.
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How to make these Easy Air Fryer Spanish Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 8 chicken wings (approx. 600g), wing tips removed and jointed to give 16 pieces in total
- 1 tsp garlic paste, or 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tsp baking powder (see Tips)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp pimenton, or smoked paprika
- a pinch of chilli flakes
- 0.25 tsp salt
- a pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Put the wings into a large bowl and toss with the garlic, then add the baking powder, oregano, pimenton, chilli flakes, salt and pepper and toss again until all of the wings are coated.
- Place the seasoned wings in the air fryer basket(s), or on racks, sprayed with olive oil (you may need to work in batches depending on the size of your drawer(s)).
- Cook at 120C for 15 minutes then turn the wings over and cook at 200C for 15 minutes.
- Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a serving bowl or plate and enjoy!
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Easy Air Fryer Spanish Chicken Wings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 chicken wings (approx. 600g) wing tips removed and jointed to give 16 pieces in total
- 1 tsp garlic paste or 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tsp baking powder (see Notes)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp pimenton or smoked paprika
- a pinch of chilli flakes
- 0.25 tsp salt
- a pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Put the wings into a large bowl and toss with the garlic, then add the baking powder, oregano, pimenton, chilli flakes, salt and pepper and toss again until all of the wings are coated.
- Place the seasoned wings in the air fryer basket(s), or on racks, sprayed with olive oil (you may need to work in batches depending on the size of your drawer(s)).
- Cook at 120C for 15 minutes then turn the wings over and cook at 200C for 15 minutes.
- Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a serving bowl or plate and enjoy!
Notes
- Baking powder makes the chicken skin blister and air frying makes them lovely and crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside!
- Optional variations:
- Lemon and garlic version - replace the pimenton and chilli flakes with some lemon zest and juice.
- Honey paprika wings - drizzle the wings with some runny honey halfway through cooking for a sticky finish.
- Boneless chicken bites - replace the wings with large chunks of skinless boneless chicken thighs or breast.
- This easy air fryer Spanish chicken wings recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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