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If you love wings, but not the mess and calories that go into making them, try these Everything Bagel Chicken Wings. They are cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer, and a ½ pound of wings has only 330 calories and 24 grams of protein.
Quick Summary: Everything Bagel Chicken Wings
- Why Make This Recipe: Crispy wings made with everything bagel seasoning in the air fryer without the breading and mess of traditional wings.
- Nutrition: 330 calories, 24 grams of protein
- Diet: Low-Calorie, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Low-Carb
- Time: 35 Minutes
- Method: Air Fryer
- Best for: Dinner, Party Food, Meal Prep
- Tip: Pat the wings dry and leave a space between them in the air fryer to ensure a crispy exterior.
Wings are my lazy-night dinner. They feel like takeout, and they come together in about 35 minutes. They cook up crispy and packed with flavor, without needing to dredge them in flour or batter.
Instead, this recipe uses a thin coating of Dijon mustard and olive oil to make juicy wings with an exterior crunch. These are the perfect easy weekend meals to replace your takeout or a great option for a game day party at home.
If you like chicken wings or boneless chicken wing recipes, you will love my air fryer buffalo chicken bites and crockpot BBQ chicken wings!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No Messy Breading or Dredging: Traditional wings are dredged in egg and flour, then deep-fried. These wings have a thin coating of Dijon mustard and olive oil, then they are tossed in everything bagel seasoning and air-fried. There’s less effort and less mess!
- Cook in 35 Minutes: After coating the wings in mustard and seasoning, you only need to air-fry them for 35 minutes! No need to watch a pan of hot oil or spend hours at the stove.
- Better Than Traditional Wings: Not only are these wings better for you than traditional wings at only 330 calories per ½ pound, but they also taste better! They aren’t oily or overly crunchy, just crisp and juicy.
Table of Contents
- Quick Summary: Everything Bagel Chicken Wings
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients
- Variations & Dietary Modifications
- How to Make Everything Bagel Chicken Wings
- Expert Tips
- Storage Directions
- Serving Suggestions
- Everything But the Bagel Chicken Wings Recipe FAQs
- More Delicious Healthy Chicken Recipes
- Everything Bagel Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- Chicken Wings: Use pre-divided chicken wingettes or drumettes, or cut whole wings into wingettes and drumettes for even cooking.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning: Use your favorite everything bagel seasoning or make your own by combining sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt. Many pre-bottled seasonings contain a lot of sodium, so I recommend making your own if sodium intake is a concern for you.
- Dijon Mustard: The mustard acts as a binder for the seasoning to stick to the wings. It’s low-calorie, and the taste is hidden behind the bold everything bagel flavors.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations & Dietary Modifications
- Make Boneless Wings or Chicken Legs: If you prefer boneless wings, you can use chicken breast tenderloins or cut a chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. You could also use whole chicken legs instead of wings. The boneless tenders will probably cook faster, while the legs will need additional time in the air fryer.
- Try Vegan Wings: You can also make these wings vegan by coating cauliflower florets in Dijon and seasoning. They will air fry in about half the time. You can also roast the cauliflower in the oven, tossed with the seasonings.
- Use an Egg White Binder: If you don’t have Dijon mustard, you can make a binder using an egg white mixed with olive oil instead. They will still be crispy, and it won’t add many calories.
How to Make Everything Bagel Chicken Wings
These chicken wings with everything bagel seasoning are sure to be a new favorite dish on game day. Be sure you prepare your wings before you mix the binder and seasonings to keep the process smooth and quick. If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat it to 350°F before you get started.
- Step 1: Season the Wings. Mix the Dijon and oil in a large bowl. Toss in the dry wings until coated, then add the everything bagel seasoning and garlic powder. Toss again and arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Step 2: Air Fry the Wings. Air fry at 350°F for 20 minutes. Flip the wings, increase to 400°F, and cook for 15 more minutes, until golden and crispy with an internal temperature of 165°F. Serve them with my Greek yogurt ranch dressing on the side.
Expert Tips
- Crispy Tips: For the crispiest wings, be sure to pat the wings completely dry before coating them in a very thin layer of the Dijon and oil. This helps the binder adhere to the chicken and keeps the skin from steaming. The wings should also be arranged in a single layer in the air fryer with a little space between them so they crisp evenly.
- Check After 10 Minutes: Air fryers can run at different temperatures. The first time you make these wings, check them after 10 minutes in the air fryer to ensure they aren’t cooking too quickly. Adjust the cook time to match the heat of your air fryer.
- Drop Heat If Too Dark: If you notice the seeds in the everything bagel seasoning browning too dark, drop the heat from 400°F to 390°F so the wings and seasoning don’t burn.
- Serving a Crowd: The air fryer cooks in batches, so hold the finished wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet in a 200°F oven while you cook the rest. The rack matters, as wings sitting directly on a pan steam underneath and go soft. When the last batch is done, crank the oven to 425°F and give the whole tray 3–5 minutes to bring the crust back.
Storage Directions
- Storing: Keep leftover wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also freeze the wings for 3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat leftover everything bagel wings in the air fryer at 350°F for 10 minutes or in the oven at 350°F for 15 minutes. Be sure to thaw frozen wings for 24 hours in the refrigerator before reheating them.
- Make Ahead: These are best fresh, but you can cook them fully up to two days ahead, cool them completely, and refrigerate in an airtight container. Re-crisp at 350°F in the air fryer for about 10 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
These everything but the bagel chicken wings are the perfect flavorful wings for a fun dinner or a party with friends. The high protein of the wings will keep you feeling satiated without all the heaviness that comes with deep-fried foods. They pair perfectly with veggies for dinner or your favorite game day dips and salads.
- If you love a saucy wing, try dipping these everything seasoning wings in healthy BBQ sauce.
- Serve your wings with a side of healthy macaroni salad or low-calorie sweet potato fries for dinner or at a party.
- Tailgates just aren’t complete without wings and dips. My healthy bean dip is packed with protein and fiber for your game day party.
Everything But the Bagel Chicken Wings Recipe FAQs
Everything bagel seasoning is a blend of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt, which are the same seasonings on a traditional everything bagel.
Yes! If you prefer, you can bake these wings in the oven instead of the air fryer. Preheat the oven to 400°F, then bake the wings for about 60 minutes, flipping halfway, until they reach an internal temp of 165°F.
The key to making crispy chicken wings in the air fryer is to pat the wings dry before coating them in the binder and seasoning. You should also use a thin coat of binder and arrange the wings in a single layer for optimal crispiness.
No, I don’t recommend cooking them straight from the freezer. For the best results, thaw frozen wings for 24 hours in the refrigerator before cooking them.
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Everything Bagel Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lb Chicken Wings
- ⅓ cup Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 6 tablespoons Everything But the Bagel Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Mix the dijon and oil together in a large mixing bowl. Mix the everything but the bagel seasoning and garlic powder together on a plate. Toss the wings together in the large mixing bowl and coat the mixture with your fingers over the wings.
- Place each chicken wing on the plate and coat with the seasoning then place in your air fryer. Repeat for all chicken wings.
- Cook at 350 F for 20 minutes then flip the wings with a tongs. Turn the temperature up to 400 F. Cook another 15 minutes then serve with hot sauce or your favorite dipping sauce! Note, my air fryer does not require pre-heating. If yours requires pre-heating, pre-heat before step one.
- To reheat chicken wings, place in the air fryer at 350 F for 10 minutes or in the oven on a baking shet at 350 F for 15 minutes.
Notes
- For super crispy wings, pat the wings dry before coating them, cook them in a single layer, and apply a thin layer of the binder.
- If the wings or seasonings turn too dark, reduce the heat of the air fryer from 400°F to 390°F.
- Keep wings warm in the oven at 200°F until it’s time to serve them. Re-crisp them in the air fryer just before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Thank you for this recipe the wings turned out wonderfully my family loved them