Air fryer chicken wings

Name: Air fryer chicken wings
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1.1 lb (500 g) chicken wings and drumettes; Salt and pepper; 1 tbsp cooking oil (optional)

Air fryer chicken wings take 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes. Pat them very dry and flip at 10 minutes for crackly skin.

Photo: @cowiijay / Unsplash

Temp 400°F 200°C

Time 20min

For 500 g
Flip at 10 min
No preheat

Based on a standard basket air fryer. Times vary by 1–3 minutes between models, so start a little shorter and check as you go. Using an oven-style air fryer?

Cooking more or less?

Amount g

Estimated time 20 min

A starting point only — it varies by model and load. Check during the last 2–3 minutes.

Ingredients

1.1 lb (500 g) chicken wings and drumettes
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp cooking oil (optional)

Steps

Don't rinse the raw wings; pat them very dry with paper towels instead.
Season with salt and pepper and toss with a little oil.
Arrange in a single layer and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes.
Flip and cook for 10 more minutes.

Using an oven-style air fryer or a convection microwave on air fry? Spread food on a rack over a tray, and flip instead of shaking the basket.

Oven-style results

SK Magic EON-B450M · convection microwave oven

We haven't tested this one in oven-style mode yet. On the same model, try the auto-cook menu above first. On other convection or combi ovens, start from the basket values and adjust.

What changes in oven-style air fry mode

How it varies by air fryer

Thick drumettes can need 3–5 extra minutes.

Tips

Drying the skin is the key to crispiness. Rinsing raw chicken splashes bacteria around your sink, so pat it dry instead.
Cook until there’s no pink at the bone when you cut in.
For sticky wings, brush with soy sauce and honey at the end and cook 2 more minutes.

Troubleshooting

Rubbery, pale skin: the wings were still wet. Pat them drier next time.

Updated 2026-10-15