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Hot Ones-Style Naked Air Fryer Wings

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Plain, naked, extra-crispy air fryer wings built for a 10-sauce tasting — no breading, sauced one at a time like the show.

Hot Ones-Style Naked Air Fryer Wings
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Total time
~9 hours+Estimated by Unreel from the recipe steps — the creator didn't state this.
Hands-on
~25 minutesEstimated by Unreel from the recipe steps — the creator didn't state this.
Servings
~4 servingsEstimated by Unreel from the complete recipe.
Difficulty
EasyEstimated by Unreel from the recipe steps — the creator didn't state this.
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Ingredients

Ingredients scaled to 4 servings
  • 4 lb chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
  • 4 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
  • 3 teaspoons fine sea salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1
    Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels, pressing into the joint crevices. Spend extra time here to remove all surface moisture.
  2. Step 2
    Whisk the baking powder and sea salt together in a small bowl until evenly distributed. Toss with the wings until each piece has a barely visible chalky dusting.
  3. Step 3
    Arrange the wings in a single layer on a wire rack set over a sheet pan and refrigerate uncovered for 8 to 24 hours. Longer times (up to 24 hours) produce better skin.
  4. Step 4
    Remove the wings from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature while the air fryer preheats.
  5. Step 5 · 250°F / 121°C
    Air fry the wings in a single layer with space between pieces at 250°F until the fat has rendered, working in batches if needed to avoid crowding.
  6. Step 6 · 400°F / 204°C · 15:00
    Increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F and cook until the wings are deep golden and visibly blistered, flipping once halfway through. Start checking at 15 minutes. No oil spray is needed.
  7. Step 7
    Transfer the wings to a wire rack to rest. Serve completely naked so each person can sauce their own wing immediately before eating, one sauce per wing, progressing from mild to hot.

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