Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.

In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.

Place wings in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil (optional).

Sprinkle the dry rub over the wings and toss until evenly coated.

Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C).

Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

Cook for 22–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

Let the wings rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy hot!