### Instructions
1. **Prepare the Wings:** Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is a crucial step for achieving maximum crispiness. Moisture is the enemy of crispy skin!
2. **Season the Wings:** In a large bowl, drizzle the chicken wings with olive oil. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to ensure all wings are evenly coated with the seasoning.
3. **Preheat Air Fryer:** Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
4. **Arrange in Air Fryer:** Place the seasoned wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary to allow hot air to circulate properly around each wing. Overcrowding will result in steamed, not crispy, wings.
5. **First Cook:** Air fry the wings for 15 minutes.
6. **Flip and Continue Cooking:** After 15 minutes, open the air fryer, flip each wing, and continue to air fry for another 10-15 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown, crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). For extra crispiness, you can increase the temperature to 400°F (200°C) for the last 5 minutes.
7. **Serve (Optional Sauce):** Remove the wings from the air fryer. If using a sauce, place the hot wings in a clean bowl, pour your desired sauce over them, and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately and enjoy!
### Short Tips
* **Don’t skip the drying step!** The drier the wings, the crispier they’ll get.
* **Avoid overcrowding.** Cook in batches if needed for optimal crispiness.
* **For extra flavor,** marinate the wings for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) after seasoning.
* **Experiment with seasonings!** Cajun spice, lemon pepper, or a simple salt and pepper mix all work great.
* **Check doneness with a meat thermometer.** Cooked chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
