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How Long to Air Fry Chicken Wings

Quick answer

Yes. Raw and fully cooked wings need different instructions, so tell us which you have. Raw wings must reach 165°F (74°C) on a food thermometer.

Chicken Wings

Raw or already cooked?

Check the package label. Browned or breaded wings can still be raw.

Fresh or frozen?

About this food

Chicken wing pieces — raw wings, or fully cooked frozen wings that only need reheating.

Versions we cover

  • Raw, fresh / thawed
  • Raw, frozen
  • Fully cooked, frozen
  • Fully cooked, refrigerated
  • Preparation not confirmed

Common mistakes

  • Treating raw frozen wings like fully cooked frozen wings.
  • Crowding the air fryer so hot air can't circulate.
  • Adding sauce before cooking, which burns and stops crisping.

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-30