Easy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings

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Want to whip up a batch of family favorite, delicious crispy chicken wings but forgot to get them out of the freezer the night before? Then worry not, because you can now make Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings, with no prep time, no thawing, with crispy skin and in less than 25 minutes. #winwin

This makes a healthy meal and is a perfect for dinner tonight for the whole family.

Delicious Chicken Wings

If you love chicken wings then these are great as an appetizer or snack, lunchboxes, picnics, game day, dinner parties, pizza nights, potlucks special occasions and more. Wings crisp up perfectly in the air fryer.

And since these are made with no extra oil they are certainly much healthier and can be indulged in totally #guiltfree. You’ll probably love these as much as this crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings, and these Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast or the best Air Fryer Reheated Wings that are like freshly made, and family approved Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets.

Why Make This Recipe

• Quick and easy – they are simple to cook up in less than 25 minutes.
• No need to thaw – Take from freezer straight into the air fryer basket.
• Really crispy – these crisp up perfectly in the Air fryer.
• Kid-friendly – kids, big and small dig into these crispy wings with gusto!
• Affordable – just grab that budget friendly pack of chicken wings.
• Prep ahead – prep ahead and serve when needed.
• Scale up – double or triple to feed a crowd.

Ingredient notes

• This recipe uses plain store-bought frozen wings that have not been thawed and not breaded. They are being cooked straight from frozen. No extra oil is needed for this.
• These wings have not been separated into drumettes and wingettes, you can do that if you wish. Also, this recipe calls for naked wings that have not been breaded or seasoned.
• You can buy fresh chicken wings, season them, and freeze them instead. Just make sure that you freeze them on a tray individually so that they don’t freeze in a big clump. If using thawed wings, the cook time will be different.

Want to know how to Cook Frozen Chicken Wings In Air fryer? Then gather up your chips and let’s get cooking.

How Do I Cook Frozen Chicken Wings In Air Fryer

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C.
2. Add the frozen chicken wings in a single layer into the air fryer basket, making sure to spread them out evenly. You may have to cook them in 2 batches. If you have a larger air fryer you may be able to cook them all at once.
3. Air fry for 20-25 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time.
4. For crispier wings, give them a few more minutes but keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.
5. Remove from air fryer, season, or coat with your favorite sauce of your choice before serving.

Make These In The Oven

No air fryer? Worry not you can easily make these in the oven.

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C line a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil it.
• Add the frozen wings in a single layer, making sure to spread them out evenly. You may need 2 trays.
• Cook for 25 to 28 minutes.

Top Tips

• For the best results do not overcrowd the air fryer basket so that the hot air circulates well and the wings crisp up.
• If your air fryer is small you may need to cook these in two batches.
• No extra olive oil or nonstick spray is needed for this recipe.
• Do toss wings at least once during the cooking time.
• If you want your wings to be a little bit crisper, cook for a few minutes more.
• Make sure you choose gluten free wings to make if you are gluten free.

Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. I recommend starting with less cook time, checking for doneness, then adding more time as needed.

Flavor Variations

There are so many ways for you to flavor these air fried wings before serving. Some suggestions include garlic powder, dried oregano, seasoned salt, chipotle powder, a dry rub and grated parmesan, chopped herbs.

Prep Ahead And Storage

• Prep Ahead –There is no need to prep anything in advance for this recipe.
• Store – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
• Freeze – It is not recommended to refreeze frozen wings that have been cooked.

FAQs

More Air Fryer Frozen Foods and Other Delicious Recipes

Want even more how to cook frozen Food In the Air Fryer Hacks? Then check out these helpful posts:

• How To Reheat Chicken Wings In Air Fryer. Come out just like freshly cooked.
• How To Reheat Steak In Air Fryer. My family’s preferred way.
• Cooking Frozen Burritos In Air Fryer. Great all purpose meal.
• Air Fryer Frozen French Fries. Goes so good with the wings.
• Frozen Chicken Patties in Air Fryer are a quick and versatile dish.
• Air Fryer Frozen Pizza. Leftovers taste just like fresh.
• Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings. The perfect side.
• How To Reheat Pizza In Air Fryer. So easy, kids can do this with no help.

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Green Beans.
• Air Fryer Zucchini Fries.
• Air Fryer Tater Tots.
• Homemade Air Fryer French Fries.

Dips For Serving These With

Serve cooked wings with your favorite dipping sauce like BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, buffalo wings sauce, hot sauce, and more, or you can try these below.

• 5 Mins Bang Bang Sauce.
• 5 Mins Yum Yum Sauce.
• 5 Mins Remoulade Sauce.
• Or with some good ol’ ketchup.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.

Tools Needed

• An Air Fryer.
• Tongs.
• Digital instant read thermometer.

I have made this in a Power Air Fryer and Cosori Air Fryer, and this recipe works well in either one.

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