Cody Casey
Air fryers are a great way to cook chicken wings, giving them a crispy finish. To cook raw wings in an air fryer, you'll need to season them with salt and oil, and possibly other spices, and then cook them for around 20 minutes at a high temperature.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Seasoning | Salt, oil, and spices |
| Temperature | Start at 360ºF to render the fat and skin, then finish at 390ºF to ensure they’re tender on the inside, and crispy and sizzling on the outside |
| Cooking time | 18 minutes, shaking the basket every 6 minutes, or until the chicken wings are golden brown. Increase the heat to 390ºF then cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, shaking the basket every 2 minutes, until the wings are brown and crispy |
| Cooking method | Add the wings to the air fryer basket sprayed with nonstick cooking spray then arrange in a single layer so they’re not overlapping – touching is fine |
| Sauce | Add sauce after you air fry. While your air fryer chicken wings cook, melt the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl, then stir in the hot sauce |
What You'll Learn
How long to cook raw wings in an air fryer
Cooking raw chicken wings in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to get crispy, tasty wings. To start, season your wings generously with salt and your chosen spices. You can also toss them in oil for extra crispiness. Then, arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they don't overlap. This is to ensure the air can circulate around each wing and crisp up the skin.
When it comes to cooking time, there are a few different methods you can follow. One popular method is to air fry the wings at 360ºF for 18 minutes, shaking the basket every 6 minutes to ensure even cooking. Then, increase the heat to 390ºF and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, shaking the basket every 2 minutes, until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
Another option is to cook the wings at 400ºF for 10 minutes, flip them over, and then cook for an additional 8 minutes. This method also results in crispy, delicious wings.
If you're using a larger air fryer, you may need to cook the wings for a bit longer. Two pounds of chicken wings, for example, can take up to 23-24 minutes to cook. It's also a good idea to start cooking them at a lower temperature of around 360ºF to render the fat and skin, and then finish them off at a higher temperature of 390ºF to ensure they're tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Finally, don't forget to add your favourite sauce! You can either add it after cooking or dunk the wings in sauce and put them back in the air fryer for a few minutes to crisp up the sauce.
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How to season raw wings before air frying
Seasoning your raw chicken wings before air frying is an important step to ensure they are packed with flavour. Firstly, coat both sides of the wings with oil and your chosen spices. You can also add salt to the wings before cooking to ensure they are crispy and tasty. If you want to add an extra crunch, coat the wings in baking powder. Make sure you don't use baking soda as this will affect the taste and texture.
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How to arrange raw wings in the air fryer basket
To arrange raw wings in the air fryer basket, start by spraying the basket with nonstick cooking spray. Then, add the wings in a single layer, ensuring they are not overlapping. It's okay if they touch, but they should not be stacked on top of each other. Leave space between the wings to allow air to circulate and crisp up the skin. If your air fryer is not big enough to fit all the wings in a single layer, cook them in multiple batches.
Before placing the wings in the air fryer, season them generously with salt and your chosen spices. You can also toss them in oil to ensure even cooking and a crispy texture.
Once the wings are arranged in the basket, you can proceed with the cooking process. Follow the recommended cooking times and temperatures for your air fryer, typically ranging from 360ºF to 400ºF, and remember to shake the basket periodically to ensure even cooking.
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How to get crispy skin on raw wings using an air fryer
To get crispy skin on raw wings using an air fryer, you should first season the wings generously with salt and your chosen spices. You can also toss them in oil. Then, place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overlapping. If necessary, cook them in multiple batches. Set the air fryer to 360ºF for 10 minutes, then flip the wings and cook for another 8 minutes at 400ºF. If you want to ensure the wings are crispy, you can increase the heat to 390ºF and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, shaking the basket every 2 minutes.
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How to reheat raw wings in an air fryer
To reheat raw wings in an air fryer, first season them generously with salt so they cook up crispy and flavorful. You can also toss them in oil and your chosen spices. Then, add the wings to the air fryer basket sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and arrange them in a single layer so they're not overlapping – touching is fine. Air needs to be able to circulate around each wing to crisp up the skin, so don't stack or overlap the wings. If necessary, air fry them in multiple batches.
Air fry the wings for 18 minutes, shaking the basket every 6 minutes, or until the chicken wings are golden brown. No need to flip as the shaking will ensure the wings cook evenly. Increase the heat to 390ºF then cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, shaking the basket every 2 minutes, until the wings are brown and crispy.
You can also try cooking the wings at 360ºF to render the fat and skin, then finishing them at 390ºF to ensure they’re tender on the inside, and crispy and sizzling on the outside. Alternatively, cook the wings for 10 minutes at 400 F degrees, then open and carefully flip over the chicken wings. Close the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on the temperature you're cooking at, but generally between 18 and 24 minutes.
Start at 360ºF to render the fat and skin, then finish at 390ºF to ensure they're tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Toss them in oil and your chosen spices, then coat both sides in baking powder.
Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they're not overlapping or touching.
