Air-Fried Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Sauce

Air-Fried Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Sauce

These buffalo wings are an American classic, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside all without a deep-fryer in sight. Tossed in a hot and tangy sauce and broiled until deliciously caramelized. Served with a creamy blue cheese sauce and celery sticks, they will have you craving for more.

the Smart Oven® Air Fryer Pro
the Smart Oven® Air Fryer Pro Product Details

this recipe is tailored for:

the Smart Oven® Air Fryer Pro

45 mins total time

20 mins active time

Easy

Serves 6

Ingredients

Measurements:

For the chicken wings:

  • 3 lb chicken wing drumettes and flats (party wings)
  • 1 tbsp milk powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Celery sticks

    to serve

For the buffalo sauce:

  • ½ cup (4 fl oz) hot sauce
  • 2 oz unsalted butter

    melted

  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

For the blue cheese sauce:

  • 4 oz creamy blue cheese

    crumbled, plus extra for garnish

  • ⅓ cup (2¾ oz) sour cream
  • ¼ cup (2 oz) mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 clove garlic

    minced

Instructions

  • 1Place the air fry basket into rack position 3. Insert the wire rack into position 7 and place the roasting pan on the rack so it sits beneath the basket to catch any drips during cooking. Press PHASE COOK, for P1 select AIR FRY/SUPER CONVECTION/ 375°F/15 minutes and press CONFIRM. For P2 select BROIL/HIGH/4 minutes and press START to preheat.
  • 2Place the wings on paper towels and pat dry to remove any excess moisture.
  • 3Place the milk powder, salt and oil in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the wings and mix to coat.
  • 4Once preheated, carefully place the wings in the basket, evenly spaced apart. Cook until the wings are browned and cooked through.
  • 5Meanwhile, place all the buffalo sauce ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • 6Make the blue cheese sauce, place the blue cheese in a bowl, add the sour cream and mayonnaise and whisk to combine. Add the juice, milk and garlic and whisk until well combined. Set aside.
  • 7Remove the basket from the oven. Transfer the wings to the buffalo sauce and turn to coat. Remove the roasting pan from the oven and discard the cooking juices. Return the wings and any sauce from the bowl to the roasting pan.
  • 8Move the wire rack to position 3. Place the pan in the oven. Select BROIL/HIGH/3 minutes and press START. Broil the wings until caramelized.
  • 9Stand the wings in the pan for 5 minutes to absorb some of the pan juices.
  • 10Crumble a little blue cheese over the blue cheese sauce and serve the wings with the sauce and celery sticks.

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