Frozen Chicken Wings in Air Fryer

These crispy frozen chicken wings in the air fryer are a total game changer. No need to thaw — just cook them straight from the freezer and enjoy ultra-crispy skin with juicy meat in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick dinner, game day snack, or unexpected guests!

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer chicken wings, crispy wings, frozen chicken wings

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 24

Total Time: 29

Servings:

Calories: 290kcal

Author: info.thekitcheen

Equipment

Air fryer
Tongs
Paper towels (optional)

Ingredients

For the Wings:

1.5 –2 lbs frozen chicken wings drummettes/flats or whole
1 –2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil spray
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp garlic powder optional
1/2 tsp paprika optional

Optional Buffalo Sauce:

1/3 cup hot sauce like Frank’s RedHot
3 tbsp melted butter or margarine
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp honey or brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
Place wings directly from freezer into the air fryer basket. If stuck together, run under cold water briefly to separate.
Dry and season: Pat dry (optional), then spray or brush lightly with oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika if using.
Cook at 400°F for 12 minutes in a single layer.
Flip wings and air fry another 12–15 minutes until golden brown, crispy, and internal temp hits 165°F (74°C).
Sauce (optional): Toss cooked wings in prepared sauce. For sticky wings, return to air fryer for 2 minutes.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches for best results.

Drying wings with paper towels before cooking helps crispiness.

Leftovers? Store in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze for a month. Reheat in air fryer at 350°F.

Try different sauces and seasonings like lemon pepper, BBQ, or garlic parmesan!

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