How To Reheat Chicken Wings Perfectly in an Air Fryer

Craving some crispy chicken wings but only have leftovers? Don’t worry, you can easily reheat chicken wings in an air fryer to crispy perfection. As someone who loves cooking, I’ve experimented a lot with reheating wings in my air fryer and want to share my tips and tricks.

Why Reheat Wings in an Air Fryer?

An air fryer is the perfect way to reheat chicken wings for a few reasons:

• It crisps up the skin beautifully, just like frying without all the excess oil. No more soggy wings!

• It’s much faster than reheating in the oven. Wings are ready in 10-15 minutes.

• You can reheat a small batch of wings, unlike firing up the oven. It’s great for quick snacks.

• Air fryers use very little oil, keeping wings lighter than deep frying.

• It locks in juices and flavor better than the microwave.

So if you want to revive leftover wings to be super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, the air fryer is the way to go.

Step-By-Step Guide

Follow these simple steps for reheating chicken wings in an air fryer:

1. Preheat Air Fryer

• Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (182°C) for around 3-5 minutes,

• The high heat helps the wings crisp up quickly.

2. Prepare the Wings

• Pat dry wings with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

• Season with a pinch of salt and pepper if desired.

3. Arrange Wings

• Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, without overcrowding.

• Overlapping wings prevents even crisping. Work in batches for larger amounts.

4. Lightly Oil (Optional)

• For extra crispiness, brush wings lightly with oil. This helps promote browning.

5. Reheat 5 Minutes

• Cook wings for 5 minutes initially. The time will vary based on quantity.

6. Flip and Cook 5 More Minutes

• Flip and cook for another 5 or so minutes until crispy.

7. Check Temperature

• Wings are safely reheated when internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

And that’s it! Perfectly hot and crispy leftover wings in just 10-15 minutes.

Tips for the Best Results

Follow these tips to get the best results when reheating chicken wings in an air fryer:

• Pat wings very dry before reheating – excess moisture prevents crisping.

• Don’t overcrowd the basket – leave space around each wing for air circulation.

• Flip halfway – this ensures even cooking and crispiness on all sides.

• Brush with oil – adds a thin coating to really crisp up the skin.

• Track cook times – wings may cook faster than fresh due to being previously cooked.

• Use a meat thermometer – ensures wings reach a safe 165°F internal temperature.

• Avoid overcooking – this leads to dried out wings.

More Handy Tips

Here are some extra pointers to get the most out of reheating chicken wings in an air fryer:

• Refrigerate leftover wings in a sealed container within 2 hours of cooking.

• Remove wings from fridge 30 mins before reheating for quicker, more even cooking.

• For sauced wings, I suggest reheating plain then tossing in sauce after.

• You can reheat breaded wings but keep an eye out for over-browning.

• Mix up flavors by using different sauces or rubs when reheating.

• Try reserving some fresh wings to crisp up directly in the air fryer for a contrast in textures.

Recipes to Try

Here are some of my favorite chicken wing recipes perfect for enjoying leftovers:

• Classic Buffalo Wings
• Honey Soy Chicken Wings
• Jerk Chicken Wings
• Garlic Parmesan Wings
• Korean BBQ Chicken Wings

The air fryer really does let you reboot leftovers into wings that taste amazingly fresh and crispy. Give it a try next time you have leftover wings!