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    Home ≫ Appetizers

    Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings

    Updated January 7, 2022. Originally Posted October 8, 2021 By Nikole This post may contain Amazon affiliate links.

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    a bowl of cooked wings with buffalo sauce
    wing on a parchement paper with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and dip
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    precooked store bough chicken wings with bbq and buffalo sauce
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    You'll love how easy it is to make these air fryer frozen chicken wings. This recipe guide includes instructions for making them from fresh and frozen, raw or pre-cooked. Get perfectly crispy chicken wings every time with this easy recipe.

    a crispy buffalo wing being dipped in a white dressing

    This post is part of my beginning air fryer recipes series. Stay tuned for more easy and delicious recipes using this popular kitchen appliance!

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    • What is an air fryer?
    • Why should I use an air fryer?
    • What are the best air fryers?
    • Why you'll love it
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Top tips
    • Variations
    • Dips for chicken wings
    • Storage and Reheating
    • Common Questions
    • More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    What is an air fryer?

    An air fryer is a powerful countertop appliance that uses hot, circulated air to cook food. Little to no oil is necessary to get crispy, golden brown results that mimic foods that have been deep fried. 

    Why should I use an air fryer?

    Air fryers are so powerful. They can shorten cooking times so you can spend less time in the kitchen.

    Air fryers use air, not oil, so you can cook healthier meals that are lower in fat and calories without sacrificing flavor or texture.

    Air fryers are versatile enough to cook a variety of foods, including casserole dishes, cookies, and cakes! 

    What are the best air fryers?

    My personal favorite is the Cosori Max XL, 5.8 quart. I use this model to test all the recipes for this series. The basket is large and the cooking is quite even. It’s easy to use and affordable. Best of all, this basket is dishwasher safe.

    The Phillips Digital Twin Turbo Star XXL is one of the highest recommended air fryers on the market. It has a multitude of cooking functions and is big enough to cook a whole chicken. However, it’s one of the most expensive models out there.

    If you're only cooking for one of two, or you have very limited counter space, you may want to consider a compact size. The Dash Tasti Crisp 2.6 quart.has been reviewed over 19,000 times on Amazon! It’s sleek and easy to use and clean, but less powerful than full size models. 

    Now, let's make some crispy chicken wings!

    Why you'll love it

    • Simple and easy to make - you just need a couple ingredients
    • Crispy skin on the outside and juicy on the inside
    • Save time and money by making these at home instead of buying from a restaurant
    • Customize the flavor
    • Perfect appetizer for game day or parties, but also makes a fun lunch or dinner with a side dish of my cornbread pudding casserole or my baked mac and cheese.

    Ingredients

    • Frozen chicken wings sections like the one pictured below. You can buy them raw or precooked and pre-seasoned.
    • Cooking spray, your favorite seasonings, wing sauce or BBQ sauce
    • I bought three different kinds of frozen chicken wings from Target - natural raw chicken wing sections, Buffalo style, and honey BBQ, which are precooked.
    • raw frozen chicken wing sections on a plate
    • precooked store bough chicken wings with bbq and buffalo sauce

    Order the ingredients for this recipe from your local grocery store straight from the recipe card below! Click Get Ingredients and place your online order.

    Instructions

    Frozen Chicken Wings - Raw:

    Step 1: Preheat air fryer at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Place wings in air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking spray (optional) and sprinkle with salt, pepper, or your favorite seasonings.

    Don't overcrowd the basket, but it's ok if they are overlapping a bit. The photo shows one pound of wings.

    Step 2: Cook for 18-25 minutes turning wings over at the halfway point. If there is an accumulation of liquid in the bottom of the basket, discard it at the halfway point. This will help the wings crisp nicely.

    Wings are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

    • air fryer basket with raw frozen chicken wings
    • cooked unsauced chicken wings in bakset

    If you want to sauce your wings, pour an even amount of sauce over the wings as soon as they come out of the air fryer. Then place them back in the basket and air fry 2 or 3 minutes more. Evenly coat in sauce again.

    a bowl of cooked wings with buffalo sauce

    Frozen Chicken Wings - Pre Cooked

    Step 1: Preheat air fryer at 380 degrees F (193 degrees C). Place wings in the air fryer basket. There is no need to use cooking spray.

    Don't overcrowd the basket, but it's okay if they are overlapping a little bit.

    Step 2: Air fry for 18-25 minutes, turning at least once around the halfway point.

    Wings are cooked when they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

    Brush with more sauce if desired.

    • frozen preseasoned chicken wings in an air fryer baskt
    • cooked wings in fryer basket
    a platter with wings and sliced carrots, celery

    Top tips

    Preheat the air fryer for even cooking.

    Use a timer to remind you to flip the wings for even cooking.

    Don't over crowd the air fryer basket. Wings will not crisp if overlapping.

    Use a meat thermometer. I use this digital one from Oxo.

    Variations

    Tex Mex - try my Easy Taco Seasoning as a rub.

    This dry rub from The Chunky Chef

    Dips for chicken wings

    Homemade buttermilk blue cheese dressing

    Homemade ranch dressing

    Cilantro garlic sauce

    Asian dipping suace

    Storage and Reheating

    Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to four days.

    Reheat in the air fryer at 380 degrees F (194 degrees C) for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.

    Freeze for up to 3 months longer storage.

    Refreezing precooked wings isn't recommended.

    Common Questions

    Why are there two types of chicken wings?

    Frozen chicken wings are usually cut into sections: the drums or drumettes and flats. They cook faster, are easier to eat. and allow people to choose their favorite part.

    Are chicken wings healthy?

    Chicken wings are a great source of protein. Raw air fried wings are lower in fat than those that have been deep fried in oil making them a better choice.

    How do I get my air fryer wings crispy?

    Be sure to preheat the air fryer. Discard any accumulated liquid from the basket. Turn wings frequently.

    More Easy Air Fryer Recipes

    • Corn on the Cob
    • Waffle Fries
    • Baked Potatoes
    • Whole Chicken
    • Frozen Biscuits
    • Bang Bang Cauliflower
    • Turkey Meatballs
    • Frozen Chicken Wings
    wing on a parchement paper with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and dip

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    a buffalo chicken wing drum being dipped in a white dressing

    Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings

    Recipe by Nikole Berg
    You'll love how easy it is to make these air fryer frozen chicken wings. This recipe guide includes instructions for making them from fresh and frozen, raw or pre-cooked. Get perfectly crispy chicken wings every time with this easy recipe.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 272 kcal

    Equipment

    Air Fryer

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 pound frozen chicken wings raw, precooked, seasoned
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions
     

    Frozen Chicken Wings - Raw

    • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (205 C). Place wings in basket in an even layer (it's okay if they are touching or overlapping slightly).
    • Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper or your desired seasoning.
    • Cook for 18-25 minutes, tossing at least once, or more often as necessary to crisp skin. Discard any liquid that may accumulate in the bottom of the basket and continue to cook until internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 C) is reached.

    Frozen Chicken Wings - Pre cooked

    • Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees F (194 C). Place wings in basket in an even layer (it's okay if they are touching or overlapping slightly).
    • Cook for 18-25 minutes, tossing at least once, or more often as necessary to crisp skin. Cook until internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 C) is reached.

    Notes

    Preheat the air fryer for even cooking.
    Use a timer to remind you to flip the wings for even cooking.
    Don't over crowd the air fryer basket. Wings will not crisp if overlapping.
    Use a meat thermometer. I use this digital one from Oxo.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 272kcalProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 191mgVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword 30 minutes or less, appetizers, game day snacks
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