# Chicken wings cooking times

How long to cook chicken wings: **40–45 min in the oven at 220°C (200°C fan), 20–25 min in an air fryer at 200°C, 10–12 min deep-fried at 180°C and 20–25 min on the barbecue**. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.

Source: https://feastflow.co.uk/chicken-wings-cooking-times (FeastFlow free cooking-time guides). Last checked 11 November 2026.

## How long to cook chicken wings

Times are for 1 kg wings, for 4.

Chicken wings: cooking times by method:

| Method | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Oven](https://feastflow.co.uk/oven-cooking-times) | 40–45 min | 220°C (200°C fan), 425°F, gas 7 | On a rack over a tray; turn halfway. |
| [Air fryer](https://feastflow.co.uk/air-fryer-cooking-times) | 20–25 min | 200°C (400°F) | In one layer; shake halfway. Toss in sauce at the end. |
| [Deep-fry](https://feastflow.co.uk/deep-frying-times) | 10–12 min | oil at 180°C (350°F) | In batches. |
| [Barbecue](https://feastflow.co.uk/bbq-cooking-times) | 20–25 min | over medium heat | Turn often; finish over direct heat. |
| [Grill](https://feastflow.co.uk/grilling-times) | 20–25 min | under a medium grill | Turn every 5 minutes. |

Also see: [Chicken cooking time](https://feastflow.co.uk/roast-chicken-cooking-time) (whole chicken and chicken pieces).

## Before you start

Pat dry. For extra-crispy wings in the oven or air fryer, toss in a teaspoon of baking powder (not soda) with the salt.

## How to tell it’s done

Crisp and golden, juices clear.

**Food safety:** Cook until it reaches 74°C (165°F) in the thickest part, with no pink meat and clear juices.

## Questions

### How long to cook chicken wings in the oven?

40–45 min at 220°C (200°C fan), 425°F, gas 7. On a rack over a tray; turn halfway.

### How long to cook chicken wings in an air fryer?

20–25 min at 200°C (400°F). In one layer; shake halfway. Toss in sauce at the end.

### How long to deep-fry chicken wings?

10–12 min in oil at 180°C (350°F). In batches.

### How long to barbecue chicken wings?

20–25 min over medium heat. Turn often; finish over direct heat.

### How long to grill chicken wings?

20–25 min under a medium grill. Turn every 5 minutes.

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Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and sizes vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance.

FeastFlow also plans a whole meal backwards from serving time, with every dish timed and oven temperatures that don’t clash: https://feastflow.co.uk/