Air Fryer Halloween Bat Wings BBQ
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings (flats and drums)
- 1/2 cup dark, smoky BBQ sauce
- 1–2 tsp black food coloring (gel works best)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. Removing excess moisture is the secret to getting crispy skin in the air fryer. Place the dry wings in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the wings. Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the chicken. Toss everything together until the wings are evenly coated with the oil and spices.
- In a small bowl, whisk together your favorite BBQ sauce and the black food coloring. Add the coloring slowly until you achieve a deep, midnight-black hue. The BBQ sauce’s natural dark color helps you reach this shade easily.
- Pour about half of the black BBQ sauce over the seasoned wings. Toss well to ensure every nook and cranny of the wings is covered in the dark sauce. Save the remaining sauce for the final glaze.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they aren’t overcrowded. Air fry for 18-20 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- Once the wings are cooked through and crispy, brush the remaining black BBQ sauce over them. Air fry for an additional 2 minutes. This creates a tacky, glossy, and intensely black “bat wing” finish.