Frozen Chicken Wings In Air Fryer
Say goodbye to soggy wings with these Frozen Chicken Wings in Air Fryer. Made with the perfect texture we all love, crispy on the outside, and moist and tender in the center. This recipe will take a family dinner night to the next level.
Making crispy restaurant-style chicken wings has never been easier! This quick and easy recipe is made with frozen chicken wings, salt and pepper for flavoring, and olive oil to help get that crisp outside. You won’t be disappointed with the results.
Serve these tasty air fryer chicken wings with all your favorite game-day foods. Try your favorite homemade tater tots and easy ranch pretzels. You’ll love these other air fryer favorites, taquitos in air fryer and of course frozen french fries in air fryer.
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Frozen Chicken Wings Air Fryer
- It’s quick and easy to make.
- You get that crispy texture you love in half the cook time.
- Make restaurant-style food with this simple recipe.
- A meal the whole family will love.
- Perfect for game day or an appetizer for a fun party.
Ingredients
- Frozen Chicken Wings: You can find this in any freezer aisle at most grocery stores. Getting plain wings will give you the ability to season them the way you like.
- Olive Oil: A great way to keep the chicken from drying out while in the air fryer.
- Salt and Pepper: A quick way to season these tasty wings and add extra flavor.
- Barbecue or Buffalo Sauce: I love this honey barbecue sauce or spice it up with buffalo sauce. Your wings will be bursting with flavor!
Kitchen Tools
First, you need an air fryer, I love this one because it’s BIG and I can make 8-10 chicken wings at once. You will also need some kitchen tongs and a basting brush to slather on all the honey BBQ sauce.
How To Cook Frozen Chicken Wings In The Air Fryer
- Place. The frozen chicken wings in the air fryer to thaw.
- Toss. The thawed wings in salt and pepper and olive oil.
- Air Fry. The seasoned wings until cooked throughout.
- Brush. Your favorite buffalo sauce or barbecue sauce on the cooked wings.
Expert Tips
- Adjust Seasoning. Depending on your taste preferences, you may want to add more or less salt and pepper.
- Eat them hot. For the perfect crispness and temperature, make sure you serve these chicken wings right away. If serving a large crowd, make larger batches at a time.
- Adjust cook time. Not all air fryers are created equal and depending on what brand you have you may need to adjust the cooking time.
- Use quality wings. For the best taste, use high-quality chicken wings.
Recipe FAQs
Be sure to pat the wings dry and then toss them with the seasoning and olive oil to get the perfect crispy texture. If the wings are too wet, they will have a hard time crisping up.
No! For this recipe, you don’t have to use flour or any kind of batter to get that restaurant-quality taste.
This recipe cooks the chicken in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes at 400°F.
What To Serve With Chicken Wings
If you’re serving these wings as an appetizer, try pairing them with:
If you’re serving these wings for lunch or dinner, try pairing them with:
And don’t forget dessert, here are some of my favorites:
Storing Leftover Wings
- Store. In the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. You can even freeze, once cooked, in a freezer-friendly container for 4 months.
- Reheat wings in the air fryer. This frozen chicken wing in an air fryer recipe is even good on the second day. Simply reheat wings in an air fryer at 360°F for 5 minutes or until heated through. You’ll even keep a great texture.
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Frozen Wings In Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 lbs frozen chicken wings
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Equipment
Instructions
- Place frozen wings in the basket of the air fryer. Set the temperature to 400°F and cook for 10 minutes to defrost.
- Remove the wings and put them in a bowl and drain any liquid in the basket.
- Toss the wings with olive oil, salt, and pepper until coated, and place the wings back into the basket of the air fryer.
- Cook for another 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F and the wings are cooked throughout.
- Brush wings with your favorite BBQ or buffalo sauce.
Notes
- Adjust Seasoning. Depending on your taste preferences, you may want to add more or less salt and pepper.
- Eat them hot. For the perfect crispness and temperature, make sure you serve these chicken wings right away. If serving a large crowd, make larger batches at a time.
- Adjust cook time. Not all air fryers are created equal and depending on what brand you have you may need to adjust the cooking time.
- Use quality wings. For the best taste, use high-quality chicken wings.
- Store. In the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. You can even freeze, once cooked, in a freezer-friendly container for 4 months.
- Reheat wings in the air fryer. This frozen chicken wing in an air fryer recipe is even good on the second day. Simply reheat wings in an air fryer at 360°F for 5 minutes or until heated through. You’ll even keep a great texture.
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