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Found a dumb simple way to get my chicken wings extra crispy without any oil

I was sick of soggy wings every time I tried air frying them, so I stuck them in the fridge uncovered for 2 hours before cooking to dry out the skin. Has anyone else tried this or got a better trick for crunchy wings?
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danielhenderson
Whoa, that fridge trick is the real deal, I've been doing it for years! @felix824 hit the nail on the head, that drying step is everything for getting that skin to crackle. I actually take it one step further: I pat them dry with paper towels, then leave them uncovered on a wire rack in the fridge overnight if I can. The extra time makes the skin almost like paper before they even hit the heat.
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brian_ramirez
Tossing them in baking powder before drying works even better for crunch.
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felix824
felix8242mo ago
Drying out the skin first" is lowkey genius, lol
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