Elevate your leftover game with perfectly crispy and flavorful chicken wings reheated in an air fryer! If you're looking how to reheat wings in the air fryer - you're in the right place!
Here you will find how to reheat chicken wings in an air fryer, keeping them juicy and crispy in just 5 minutes.
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Why You'll Love Using an Air fryer for Leftover Wings
Reheating in an air fryer is the best method to keep the original crispy texture of the wings.
It takes less time than reheating in the oven, and the chicken won't become dried out.
Reheating in an air fryer is an easy way that creates little to no mess.
The hot air around the food cooks it quickly and evenly, giving it a crisp exterior while maintaining the juicy interior.
How to Reheat Leftover Chicken Wings in Air Fryer
Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees.
Step 2: Place cooked chicken wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Step 3: Set the timer for 5 minutes. Flip the wings halfway through for the best results so that both sides get crispy
Tips
Chicken wings are popular all over town, and sometimes you end up with leftover wings. Please don't throw them out! Take them home and reheat them the next day with this easy method.
- It's best to serve the wings immediately after you reheat them in the air fryer.
- Take your wings out of the refrigerator so they come to room temperature before putting them in the air fryer basket.
- Be sure to place the wings in a single layer. You may need to reheat your wings in batches.
- Put similar size wings together to ensure they rewarm evenly.
- Baste the wings with your favorite wing sauce or serve with your favorite a dipping sauce.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees.
- This method for reheating wings works with both bone-in and boneless chicken wings.
- Be sure to store any leftover wings in an airtight container.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I still reheat my wings if I don't have an air fryer?
Of course! I have recipes for the oven, stovetop, and microwave reheating!
Oven
Place chicken pieces in a preheated oven in a single layer on a baking sheet and cook for 10-15 minutes until the wings are heated through.
Stovetop
- For pan-searing, get out a frying pan and lightly grease it with oil or butter over low heat, then add in your chicken pieces one at a time, making sure not to overcrowd your pan too much so that they don't stick together while cooking.
- Cook each side until heated through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Microwave
If microwaving, use a shallow dish and cover it with damp paper towels. Cook for at most 3 minutes at a time. Refrain from overcooking, or the wings will become dry. You can also place a small amount of liquid, such as water or broth, in the bottom of the pan before heating to help keep moisture during the reheating process.
2. How Does An Air Fryer Work?
An air fryer cooks food by blowing hot air around it, giving a convection effect that browns the food making it crispy just like it came out of a hot oil bath. No grease equals a healthier version of almost any food you make in the air fryer.
3. Can you reheat chicken wings without drying them out?
The key to reheating chicken wings without drying them out is to reheat quickly and at a high temperature. Whether reheating in an air fryer, on the stovetop or in the oven it must be done quickly.
4. How do you reheat chicken wings and keep them crispy?
The best way to reheat chicken wings to keep them crispy is in the air fryer for 4-5 minutes flipping half way through.
5. Can you reheat chicken with sauce?
To reheat chicken wings with a sauce baste the sauce over the wings before reheating in an air fryer, oven or on the stovetop.
6. How do I reheat chicken on the stove?
To reheat chicken wings on the stove start by preheat your skillet over medium heat. Add the wings in a single layer and flip occasionally. Once heated through, turn off the heat and serve hot.
7. What's the best way to store leftover wings?
It's best to store leftover wings in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Favorite Wing Recipes
Try my Cherry BBQ Wings, Szechuan Wings, and Grilled Wing Recipes.
More Air Fryer Recipes
What to Serve with Chicken Wings
French Fries
What else can you Reheat in an Air Fryer?
- Pizza
- Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
- Pizza Rolls
- Shrimp
- Twice Baked Potatoes
- French Fries
- Crab legs
- Boneless Wings
Wing Recipes
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Ingredients
- Leftover Chicken Wings
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees.
- Place cooked chicken wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Set the timer for 5 minutes. Flip the wings halfway through for the best results so that both sides get crispy.
Notes
- It's best to serve the wings immediately after you reheat them in the air fryer.
- Take your wings out of the refrigerator so they come to room temperature before putting them in the air fryer basket.
- Be sure to place the wings in a single layer. You may need to reheat your wings in batches.
- Put similar size wings together to ensure they rewarm evenly.
- Baste the wings with your favorite wing sauce and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees.
- This method for reheating wings works with both bone-in and boneless chicken wings.
- Be sure to store any leftover wings in an airtight container.
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