If you want to know how to reheat chicken wings in air fryer so they stay perfectly crispy, you’ve come to the right place! We all know soggy leftovers are the worst, but with this method, you can reheat wings in air fryer to taste just as good as the first time. Serve them alongside these Easy Salt and Pepper Chips for a quick, fun meal.

Why you’ll love this technique

• Fast: This method of learning how to reheat wings in air fryer only takes 2-3 minutes, tops! Make these Crispy Garlic Fries at Home for the perfect pairing.
• Easy: Just place one layer of chicken wings in the air fryer and cook them to perfection! For more easy air fryer ideas, check out The BEST Air Fryer Salmon Bites.
• Crispy skin: By far, reheating wings in air fryer is best because it quickly crisps up the skin without overcooking the chicken! You won’t even notice a difference between the first time you ate them and this time.

Want more air fryer recipes? Try these air fryer chicken recipes, after this one: The BEST Crispy Chicken Wrap, Chicken Goujons and Easy Spicy Chicken Sandwich.

Ingredients

• Leftover chicken wings:  I used my Peri Peri Chicken recipe for these wings, seasoned with paprika, onion salt, oregano, and red chillies. Reheating chicken wings in air fryer is the best way to revive this flavor combo. You can also use the sauce of your choice or the sauce that came on the wings the first time.
• Honey: You can add a small drizzle of honey to add extra sweetness to balance out all the other flavours in this recipe. Knowing how long to reheat wings in air fryer with a glaze helps the wings caramelise and crisp up again when reheating.
• Garlic, parsley & lemon: Garlic has already been added but you can add some fresh parsley, which adds flavour and brightness and lemon for acidity. If you love zesty flavors, try this Easy Chicken Piccata.

Variations/ Adaptations

• Reheating wings in the oven: If you don’t have an airfryer and can’t learn how to reheat chicken wings in air fryer, the next best thing is reheating chicken wings in the oven. Instead of using the bake option, you will use the broil option. Lay the chicken wings out on a rimmed baking sheet in one layer.
• Reheating wings in the microwave: This is not the best option for wings, but it can work if you are in a pinch or if you don’t care about the skin being crispy. In my opinion, learning how long to reheat chicken wings in air fryer is worth the extra few minutes for that superior crunch compared to the microwave’s soggy results.
• Reheating wings in a frying pan: A nice heavy cast iron skillet is great for reheating and crisping up chicken wings. If you want to reheat wings air fryer style but don’t own one, just add a tablespoon of oil and fry the wings on the outside.

Did you know you can use the airfryer to cook from frozen; How to cook frozen chicken breast in the air fryer, Cooking Frozen Sausages in an Air Fryer and Frozen Fish Fingers in Air Fryer.

How to Reheat Chicken Wings in Air Fryer

1. Preheat the air fryer to 177°C (350°F).
2. Remove the wings from the refrigerator and allow them to warm up while the air fryer preheats. 
3. Line the air fryer basket with foil or parchment paper for easy clean up.
4. Once preheated, place one layer of chicken wings on the lined basket.
5. Cook approximately 2-5 minutes or until the internal temperature is 74°C (165°F). ( I like to use an instant meat thermometer)

For other reheat articles, see my Best Ways To Reheat Salmon, How to Reheat Chicken Wings in the air fryer and How to Reheat Baked Ziti.

Leftover Storage and Reheat Instructions

Refrigerator: First and foremost, if you want to eat them the next day or later the same week, then the best place to store your wings is in the refrigerator. Place them in an airtight container or bag and they will keep for 3-5 days.

Freezer: If you plan to order wings and then use them at a later date to reheat chicken wings air fryer style, then the best place to store them is in the freezer. Cooked chicken wings will keep in the regular freezer for 3 months and in a deep freezer for up to 1 year. 

Reheat: Make sure you let the wings thaw for 24-48 hours in the refrigerator before reheating them. See my guide on how to Reheat Rotisserie Chicken.

Quick Tip: Once you have reheated your leftover wings, it is best to discard of any second time leftovers to avoid food borne illnesses.

Serving Suggestions

Celery, carrots, or salad are classic sides when you reheat chicken wings in air fryer. Mac and cheese, or dips like ranch, blue cheese, or caesar are also great.

Air fryer reheat chicken wings pair perfectly with:

• Animal Style Fries at Home {In-N-Out Copycat Recipe!}
• Nando’s Mac and Cheese Recipe
• Homemade Caesar Salad
• Delicious Boulangere Potatoes
• The Crispiest Halloumi Fries
• And dips like Healthy Caesar Salad Dressing or the Best Miso Dressing.

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