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How to reheat chicken wings and check the center
Reheated wings need 165°F (74°C) in the meaty interior, regardless of how crisp their skin becomes.
U.S. home food-safety guidance.Check the source and scope
What to do
- Group larger drumettes separately from smaller flats or check each size group.
- Use a spaced oven tray or air-fryer basket; turn pieces so the underside heats too.
- Probe the thick drumette meat beside its bone, and a meaty area of a flat; retest if bone contact changes the result.
Conditions and limits
- Sauce and browned skin can mask a cooler center.
- Reheat only wings that were cooled and stored properly.
Source and scope
Primary reference: USDA FSIS Leftovers and Food Safety. Equipment-specific steps and quality suggestions are practical guidance; check the appliance or product instructions for your model. How this site uses sources.