We are obsessed with chicken wings. We’ve made just about every variation of chicken wings you can think of and we’ve used every nearly every cooking method – from the oven to the air fryer and Instant Pot. I think in some way that makes us wings experts, or at least I like to think so. But judge for yourself!
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Once you try these tasty sauces and dips we’ve concocted for chicken wings, we think you might you’ll agree. Just these five fantastic sauces are the only chicken wing sauces you’ll ever need. They’re sticky, sweet, spicy, and incredibly irresistible! Give one of these delicious sauces for chicken wings a try and you’ll see why we love them so much!
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8 Best Chicken Wing Recipes
How to Cook Chicken Wings
Just as there are a number of different sauces you can douse your chicken wings with, there are also a number of different methods for cooking them.
My go-to method varies between baking and air fryer. If you’ve never tried making wings in an air fryer, you should definitely give it a try.
Baked Chicken Wings
Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 30 minutes, turning halfway. You can then baste the wings with sauce and broil for 3-6 minutes, or toss the chicken wings with the dip after cooking.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 3-5 minutes. Add the wings to the basket. Cook for 10 minutes then shake the basket and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Instant Pot Chicken Wings
You can cook chicken wings in the Instant Pot from fresh or frozen. From fresh, cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. From frozen, cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. The wings won’t get crispy in the IP, so you’ll have to broil them after if you want.
How to Reheat Chicken Wings
There are quite a few ways to go about reheating chicken wings if you happen to find yourself with some leftovers, but one method really stands out from the rest. We really believe that the best way to reheat chicken wings is with the air fryer.
- Preheat the air fryer to 365°F (185°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Brush or spray the air fryer basket with oil.
- Place the chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd them.
- Cook for about 8-10 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through.
Overall, reheating chicken wings in an air fryer is a great option for those who want to enjoy hot and crispy wings fast. It provides consistent results, ensuring that the wings are heated evenly and thoroughly.
That said, it won’t matter if you use an air fryer, a toaster oven, a full oven, or a convection oven to reheat your wings. They will turn out the best when done this way because it allows for even and thorough heating, which helps retain the juicy and tender texture while ensuring they are fully heated. To read through the rest of the reheating options check out the best ways to reheat chicken wings.
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Laura is a home cook, with 25 years experience behind the stove, who spends an extraordinary amount of time in the kitchen cooking. She loves making new recipes and finding wonderful new things to eat, both at home or abroad. She spends a lot of time researching, crafting, and perfecting her recipes.
These are my favorite Chicken Wing recipes! They are all amazing and can be found in one place. Win win! Thank you so much for them!
I learned a few things from this post. 1. you can cook wings in the instant pot and 2. I want all of these on my table right now!! Thanks for posting!
Love how easy this recipe is. It’s perfect for our family!
Now, I want to grab my instant pot and try all of these yummy wings! Everything looks delish!
We tried all these sauces and they were so good!! Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks for explaining that basting can also cause a huge change on how chicken wings are flavored. I’m interested in looking for a good traditional chicken wing restaurant because I’m thinking about taking my dad to one on his birthday. I’m sure that will be something that he would thoroughly enjoy.
https://www.burgerbarn.ca/wings