Air Fryer chicken is crispy without using any oil. It comes out delicious with internal juiciness. If you are cooking frozen chicken wings, you don’t need to thaw them. You can directly air fry them and enjoy your happy meal. People know how to cook chicken wings but they make mistakes when cooking in an air fryer. You must know how long to cook chicken wings in an air fryer to get the perfect crispy wings.
Here, we are going to talk about how to make them crispy in a perfect time frame and temperature.
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How Long to Cook Chicken Wings in Air Fryer?
If you are cooking chicken wings in the air fryer, it will take 24 mins. at 380°F/190°C. Remember to shake the air fryer every 10 mins. for evenly cooking. When time is up, shake the air fryer basket and increase the temperature to 400°F/200°C and cook for 6 mins. more or until it turns golden brown. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket otherwise, you will not get perfectly cooked chicken wings.
How Long to Cook Frozen Chicken Wings in Air Fryer?
Frozen Chicken Wings may take a longer time than the regular one. It’s better to cook fast and increase the temperature. It takes about 15 min. to cook at 390°F/200°C. You can discard any liquid at the bottom of the air fryer basket and flip the chicken wings. Cook for 10 mins. more at the same temperature. If you still feel the wings are not crispy enough, use a cooking spray and cook for another 5 mins. Your frozen chicken in the air fryer is cooked perfectly and ready to enjoy!
Tips to Cook Chicken Wings in Air Fryer:
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
- There will be a liquid at the bottom of the air fryer basket when you cook frozen chicken wings. Make sure to remove all the liquid before further cooking otherwise, it will make your wings soggy instead of crispy.
- Some brands sell larger size chicken wings that may not be cook perfect within the given time, so adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken wing that should be 65°C
How to Reheat Chicken Wings in Air Fryer?
You can easily reheat the chicken wings in an air fryer. You just have to do is place them in the air fryer basket and cook them for 5 mins. at 350°F. When it’s done, increase the temperature to 400°F and cook for additional 3-5 mins. until they get warm and crispy.
How to Store Leftover Air Fryer Chicken Wings?
You can store leftover air fryer chicken wings in an airtight container in the fridge/refrigerator. Make sure there is no sauce on them otherwise they’ll get soggy over time. They will remain fresh for up to 3 days.
FAQ:
Do You Preheat the Air Fryer Before Cooking Chicken Wings?
If you preheat the air fryer before cooking the chicken wings, the cooking time will decrease. As you have seen many recipes online, they do not have preheated the air fryer.
How do I Make My Air Fryer Chicken Wings Crispy?
You can make your chicken wings crispy in an air fryer by adding a bit of extra virgin olive oil. When you are at the end of the cooking process, sprinkle some extra virgin olive oil and increase the temperature to 400°F/200°C for the last 2-3 mins.
What sauce can I Use for Dipping?
There is no fixed sauce that should be served with chicken wings. You can use any sauce according to your taste such as BBQ sauce, Ranch dressing, hot sauce, honey BBQ sauce, sweet chili sauce, teriyaki sauce, and more.
