FOOD NEWS
The Way To Get The Crispiest Possible Wings In An Air Fryer
By Jessica Fleming-Montoya
With air fryers, getting your food to crisp up the way it would if you fry it can be tough. Luckily, there are a couple of tricks to make your chicken wings golden and crispy.
Preheat your air fryer for about three to four minutes so your wings will start cooking at a higher temperature, giving them a more brittle texture and crunch.
Pat the wings with a paper towel to eliminate excess dampness, which is key to golden, crunchy wings. Leave them out for 15 to 30 minutes so they can come to room temperature.
Add baking powder to the chicken skin to remove additional moisture and make them crunchier, then toss them in a bowl with other seasonings, like salt, pepper, and a smidge of oil.
Avoid overstuffing your air fryer and spread out your chicken wings in the basket. Cook for 15 minutes between 250 and 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Flip your chicken wings after the first 15 minutes to cook them evenly. Increase your air fryer's temperature to 400 degrees to make the chicken extra crispy.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of your wings has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Probe the most dense part of the meat and avoid the bone.