Hot take: air fryer wings don't need any oil | Air Fryer Recipes

Mary Nelson · 2026-04-29T12:05:04.885219+00:00

I used to think you had to spray or toss wings in oil before air frying or they'd turn out dry. Tried a batch with absolutely nothing on them last week and they came out crispier than any oiled batch I've done. Anyone else skip the oil on purpose?

river9524mo ago

Read somewhere that the fat already in the skin renders out and does all the work, so oil is pointless for good wings. Tried it myself and that's TRUE.

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paige_owens54mo ago

You ever try patting them dry with paper towels first? That made the biggest difference for me. Game changer.

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anna4914mo ago

Honestly I was skeptical too but yeah, totally agree. Patting them dry is key though. That extra moisture is what makes them soggy, not the lack of oil. I do mine at 380 for about 25 minutes and they come out perfect every time now.

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