Basic Chicken Wings (used with sauces and rubs)
Servings: 2
Calories: 543.8kcal
Our basic chicken wings can be cooked from frozen or thawed in the oven or an air-fryer rotisserie, then finished with your favorite sauce or rub. Cooking the wings plain helps prevent sauces from burning and makes it easy to prepare several different flavors from one batch.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings frozen or thawed
Instructions
Oven Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. If available, use the convection setting.
- Place a rack on a baking sheet. Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer on the rack, separating the individual pieces as much as possible. If a rack is not available, place the wings directly on a baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the wings are browned and reach an internal temperature of 165°F as measured with a food thermometer.
Air-Fryer Rotisserie Method
- Lightly spray the inside of the rotisserie basket with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken wings in the basket, filling it approximately ½ to ¾ full. Do not overfill; the wings need room to tumble so they can cook and brown evenly.
- Set the air fryer or rotisserie to 400°F.
- Cook the wings according to their starting temperature:
- Thawed wings: approximately 25–35 minutes
- Frozen wings: approximately 40–50 minutes
- Allow the wings to tumble throughout the cooking process. Cook until the wings are browned and reach an internal temperature of 165°F as measured with a food thermometer.
Finishing the Wings
- Transfer the hot wings to a large bowl.
- Add your favorite sauce or sprinkle with your favorite dry rub. Toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
We use frozen chicken wings directly from the freezer, but thawed wings can also be used.
Cooking times are approximate and can vary depending on the size of the wings and the appliance being used. Always verify that chicken reaches 165°F.
If using a rotisserie basket, do not overfill it. Leaving room for the wings to tumble is important for even cooking and browning.
Cooking times are approximate and can vary depending on the size of the wings and the appliance being used. Always verify that chicken reaches 165°F.
If using a rotisserie basket, do not overfill it. Leaving room for the wings to tumble is important for even cooking and browning.
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Nutrition
Calories: 543.8kcal | Protein: 44.9g | Fat: 39.1g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15.6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 188.6mg | Sodium: 178.8mg | Potassium: 382.1mg | Vitamin A: 360.1IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 29.4mg | Iron: 2.3mg
