This Is the Most Important Step When Whipping Up Irresistible Air Fryer Wings

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET currently covering home tech. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and national and international news at NBC Local Television Stations.

If you're searching for an easy weeknight meal or appetizer, look no further than these tasty air fryer buffalo wings. 

Chicken wings are one of my favorite meals to make in the air fryer because they're simple to cook, minimal dishes and ingredients are needed, and no matter what spices or sauces you use, they always turn out delicious. 

There's a process to making the perfect air fryer chicken wings, and most importantly, there is one step you can't skip: Cook your ...