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Best way to reheat chicken wings?

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Botch
Botch Posts: 15,491
Yesterday I made a batch of Korean Chicken Wings, and while the skin was not "shatteringly crisp" it was fine (and "not rubbery"), fresh off the grill.  
I had enough leftovers for two more meals, which I wrapped separately in tinfoil.  My standard method to reheat 'que is to steam the foil packs in my stock pot/veggie steamer; this normally works fine for brisket, pork, etc.  However, it didn't do so well on wings, the skin took on a pretty yucky, flabby texture.
Any tricks to reheating wings that you guys know about?  Or are they one of those "best eaten right away" foods?  Thanks!  
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    I reheat chicken parts (not wrapped, just on a sheet of foil) in my toaster oven. I have never cooked wings, but all the other parts reheat well there. I use 350° for 5-10 min.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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    I reheat in the oven at 250. Usually 20 minutes (wings go in when the oven is turned on).
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,898
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    Since I'm the only one eating leftover wings I just nuke a few at 60% for a couple minutes. Works for me - maybe not you.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,393
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    Best eaten right away as you note-I will nuke like @RRP if that's the only option, otherwise the toaster oven works better for the skin.  But wings are still great even after the first go 'round.
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  • chuckytheegghead
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    Agree with the toaster oven and on a sheet of foil. 
  • ColtsFan
    ColtsFan Posts: 6,346
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    I'm a nuker as well. 
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  • Rte1985
    Rte1985 Posts: 304
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    Leftover wings.  Never heard of them
  • Brandongodfrey
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    I re heat any chicken in the microwave then a quick broil in the oven for skin texture 
  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,627
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    Toaster oven when I reheat.  I generally cook my wings crispy/well done, so they're usually good cold out of the fridge - like ribs.
  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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    If you nuke, the skin becomes rubber.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Legume said:
    Toaster oven when I reheat.  I generally cook my wings crispy/well done, so they're usually good cold out of the fridge - like ribs.
    Wait. Cold ribs?! If ever "to each his own" was appropriate... =)

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
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    If you don't have a toaster oven, you could always do convection in the range if you have that option. If not and you really want to eat good wings, I would fire up the egg and do em raised direct at about 300 degrees. I would thing 20 minutes would get the job done. I really love wings but leftover nuked is about as good as nuked hot dog in my opinion. (I have eaten plenty of those in my life too!)
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,491
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    Thanks guys.  I have a pretty nice toaster oven that, for three years, has made, uh, toast.  Will give that a try.  :triumph:

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    Tin soldiers and Johnson's coming...


  • Killit_and_Grillit
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    I've been putting mine in the oven on low. 

    Apparently I need to buy me a toaster oven. 

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    Legume said:
    Toaster oven when I reheat.  I generally cook my wings crispy/well done, so they're usually good cold out of the fridge - like ribs.
    Totally agree.  My wife calls me the fridge muncher cause of the cold leftovers I munch on straight out the fridge.  

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