the Breville Test Kitchen
Air-Fried Chicken Wings with Barbecue Sauce
With its very own Wings function, the Smart Oven Air Fryer Compact means no more guessing games. The meat stays juicy and succulent while the skin is crisped to a perfect golden crunch. A final glossy coat of barbecue sauce and you’re ready to dig in.

the Smart Oven™ Air Fryer Compact
30 mins total time
5 mins active time
Easy
Makes 15
Ingredients
Measurements:
15 chicken wing drumettes and flats (party wings)
1¼ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp cornstarch
½ tsp baking powder
¼ cup (2 fl oz) barbecue sauceplus extra for serving, if desired
Instructions
- 1Line the roasting pan with foil and set aside. Insert the oven rack into position 3 Down. Set the oven to Wings, Darkness 2, select 15 Pieces and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 2Place the wings on paper towels and pat dry to remove any excess moisture.
- 3Combine the salt, cornstarch and baking powder in a small bowl. Place the wings in a large bowl, sprinkle with the dry mix and toss to evenly coat. Place the wings in a single layer, evenly spaced apart, in the air fry basket.
- 4Once preheated, place the roasting pan on the rack to catch any drips during cooking. Place the basket into position 1 and air fry for 28 minutes. When the oven signals, turn the wings. Add an extra minute to the cooking time and continue cooking.
- 5The wings should be golden brown and cooked through. If not, press A Bit More.Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
- 6Transfer the barbecue sauce to a large bowl, add the wings and toss to coat.
- 7Serve the wings with extra barbecue sauce, if desired.