Reheating chicken wings in your air fryer is the very best way to ensure they stay crispy and delicious. In this post I've gathered my best tips and tricks for reheating leftover wings without drying them out.
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Why you will love this recipe
- It's the best way to reheat chicken wings
- It's quick - they reheat in just 5-7 minutes!
- Crispy wings thanks to the circulating hot air
What you need to reheat wings
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Leftover chicken wings - any kind will work, breaded or non-breaded, with or without sauce
- Olive oil is optional but great for keeping the wings from drying out. It can be swapped for a neutral cooking oil or cooking spray.
How to reheat wings
- Brush a pre-heated air fryer basket with olive oil
- Place leftover chicken wings in air fryer basket and brush the tops with oil as well
- Air fry 5 minutes at 360°F (180°C), until done, flipping them once halfway.
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer for best and most even results
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer - reheat wings in a single layer
- Add a bit of oil to avoid the wings drying out
- Always reheat leftovers to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure they are sufficiently heated
- If reheating wings with a lot of sauce add a bit of water to the bottom of the air fryer basket, to avoid excess smoke
- Reheat only as many wings as you will finish - they will not be as good if reheated multiple times
Recipe FAQ
For more answers to your Air Fryer questions - check out my extensive Air Fryer FAQ.
The best way to ensure you're reheated chicken wings are crispy, is to reheat them in the air fryer, in a single layer.
The best way to reheat chicken wings is in the air fryer.
Yes, you can reheat chicken wings in the oven as well. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 10-20 minutes, until heated through.
Reheat chicken wings for 5-7 minutes in the air fryer. Always check to make sure they are sufficiently heated through before consuming.
Yes, you can reheat sauced wings in an air fryer as well. If they are very saucy I recommend adding a little bit of water to the bottom of the air fryer basket, to avoid excess smoke.
More quick & easy air fryer chicken recipes
Looking for more quick & easy air fryer chicken recipes?
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- Frozen Chicken Patties in Air Fryer
- Frozen Chicken Breast in Air Fryer
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Recipe
How to Reheat Chicken Wings in Air Fryer
Print RateIngredients
- 6 leftover chicken wings
- olive oil optional
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer by running it at 360°F (180°C) for 5 minutes.
- Brush air fryer basket with olive oil and place chicken wings in the basket. Brush the tops of the wings with oil as well.6 leftover chicken wings, olive oil
- Air fry 5 minutes at 360°F (180°C), turning the wings once halfway. Check to make sure they are heated through, then serve!
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Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Leftover chicken wings - any kind will work, breaded or non-breaded, with or without sauce
- Olive oil is optional but great for keeping the wings from drying out. It can be swapped for a neutral cooking oil or cooking spray.
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer * for best and most even results
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer * - reheat wings in a single layer
- Add a bit of oil to avoid the wings drying out
- Always reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C)
- Use a meat thermometer * to make sure they are sufficiently heated
- If reheating wings with a lot of sauce add a bit of water to the bottom of the air fryer * basket, to avoid excess smoke
- If you prefer using the oven instead reheat wings for 10-20 minutes at 350°F (175°C)
- Reheat only as many wings as you will finish - they will not be as good if reheated multiple times
Nutrition
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