My neighbor swore by using a little cornstarch on chicken wings

She told me to toss them in a bowl with a tablespoon of cornstarch before air frying, saying it would make them super crispy. I tried it last night with a pack of drumettes, and wow, she was totally right. The skin got way crispier than my usual method, and they weren't dry at all. Anyone have other simple tricks like this for wings?

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patricia_kelly2mo ago

That cornstarch trick works on all cheap cuts.

susan4882mo ago

Honestly read that cornstarch thing in a cookbook once.

jakegarcia14d ago

Yo @patricia_kelly I tried that cornstarch trick on some cheap round steak last week and it turned out way better than I expected lol. I just coated the strips in cornstarch and let them sit for like 10 minutes before cooking, and they came out tender instead of that rubbery texture you usually get. I used it for a stir fry and honestly it saved the whole meal. Definitely gonna be my go to for tougher cuts from now on.