7 Irresistible Frozen Chicken Wings Air Fryer Secrets
Juicy inside, crispy outside! In just 30–35 minutes, these frozen chicken wings in the air fryer turn into restaurant-quality wings—no thawing required. Perfect for game nights, family dinners, or quick snacks.
Equipment
- airfryer
- tongs
- Olive oil spray
- meat thermometer (optional but recommended)
Ingredients
- 1 –2 lbs frozen chicken wings party wings, flats, or drumettes
- Olive oil spray for crispiness
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional Flavor Boosters
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Your favorite wing seasoning blend
- For Serving
- Buffalo sauce BBQ, ranch, or blue cheese dressing
- Celery & carrot sticks
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer – Set to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 3–5 minutes.
- Arrange Wings – Place frozen wings in a single layer in the basket (don’t overcrowd).
- First Cook – Air fry for 15 minutes.
- Flip & Season – Flip wings with tongs, spritz with olive oil, and add seasonings.
- Final Cook – Cook for another 15–20 minutes until wings are golden brown and crispy.
- Check Doneness – Use a meat thermometer to ensure wings reach 165°F internal temperature.
- Serve Hot – Toss with sauce or serve plain with your favorite dips.
Notes
💡 Notes & Tips
- Extra Crispy: Increase temp to 430°F for the last 2–3 minutes.
- Avoid Soggy Wings: Pat off excess ice before cooking.
- Big Batch: Keep cooked wings warm in a 200°F oven while finishing more batches.
- Classic sports bar style: celery, carrots & blue cheese.
- Build a sauce bar: buffalo, honey garlic, teriyaki, sweet chili.
- Full meal: serve with air fryer fries or onion rings.
- Fresh touch: add a crunchy coleslaw side.
- Store: Refrigerate cooled wings in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
- Reheat: Air fry at 350°F for 3–4 minutes until crispy again.
- Freezing: Not recommended (texture suffers).