Air fryer technology makes it simple and fast to create perfectly crispy frozen chicken wings for quick weeknight dinners.
Add any sauce you like for an even greater experience. For a full list of ingredients and instructions, see the recipe card below.
1. Preheat your air fryer.
Air frying is an efficient way to prepare food quickly and without creating too much mess in the oven. The forced circulation hot air of an air fryer helps produce super crispy skin while still locking all of its juices inside for maximum juicy goodness, all in less time than traditional oven baking methods would take.
Before adding chicken to an air fryer, turn it on and let it preheat for several minutes – this allows hot air to have the greatest impact possible when cooking food and will ensure evenness and safety of internal temperature of cooked poultry.
Arrange the chicken wings standing upright in your air fryer basket if necessary, and be careful not to overcrowd them as this can affect how they cook. Flip them half-way through cooking as an additional precautionary step.
Once complete, wings should be crispy and golden brown in color and reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F when checked using a meat thermometer. Enjoy them with your preferred sauce to complete this easy and delicious recipe that you will find yourself making time after time.
2. Place the wings in the basket.
Once your air fryer has been preheated, add wings. Make sure not to overcrowd the basket; chicken should be spread out evenly for optimal crisping and even cooking. If your air fryer cannot accommodate all the wings at once, cook in batches instead.
Air fryers typically take approximately 20 minutes to fully cook frozen wings, depending on several variables such as the brand of air fryer used and size of wings being cooked. When in operation, no shaking should be performed to avoid sogginess of wings while they cook – this may result in soggy or even sordid results.
One key strategy for creating crunchy wings is starting at a lower temperature before raising the heat for the final few minutes of baking, allowing fats to render out for delicious, crispy wings.
Once your wings have been cooked through, they can be drizzled in any sauce you like – I recommend buffalo or BBQ sauce as they both will complement their savory flavors perfectly! Finally, enjoy them alongside fresh vegetables or salad for an easy yet filling meal!
3. Cook for 10 minutes.
Air fryers provide an efficient method for quickly cooking frozen wings, producing tasty results with crisp outsides and tender insides. Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer and wings’ sizes – though at least 10 minutes should be allotted for these tasks.
Make sure your wings are placed in an even layer within your basket without overlaps, so they have plenty of space to cook evenly and crisp up nicely.
For optimal wings, flip them at least once during their cooking process to achieve a crispy skin. You can also spray them with cooking spray before flipping to help brown and crisp up even further.
Once your wings have been cooked, you have several options for enjoying them: eating them as is or dousing them in one of your preferred dipping sauces such as Buffalo Sauce, Honey Mustard Sauce, BBQ Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce or Ranch Dressing.
4. Flip the wings.
Air fryers will automatically start preparing your wings, which when complete should be crispy on the outside and juicy inside. You can check whether they have reached this point by inserting a meat thermometer into one of their thickest parts; it should read at 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Note that your cooking time may differ depending on the brand and size of air fryer you use and size of chicken wings you are cooking. If they take more or less time than anticipated to reach perfection, keep checking and shaking until all wings have reached an even and crispy state.
Once your wings have finished cooking, remove them from the basket and drain any liquid that has collected at the bottom of your air fryer. Now is when you can season them to your taste with either sauce or dry rub; alternatively reheat for two minutes in your air fryer to recrisp and add additional flavor – and don’t forget you can keep any leftovers fresh in the refrigerator for up to three days if they last that long!
5. Cook for another 8 minutes.
Air fryers require more patience when it comes to getting wings crispy than ovens do; but the results are definitely worth your while! With forced circulating hot air that ensures crispy skin while simultaneously maintaining juicy and delicious meat inside – and far less splatter!
When cooking chicken in an air fryer basket, it’s crucial not to overcrowd it with pieces. Allowing space between each piece will allow them to crisp evenly while also flipping the wings over regularly during their cook time.
Add extra flavor to your wings by brushing them with barbecue sauce while they’re baking – but remember, after brushing, they may become wet – pat them dry using paper towels before applying sauce!
If you don’t have barbecue sauce available, alternative sauce options include classic Buffalo or sweet chili glaze – even mixing both together for an unusual taste combination! However you choose to serve your wings, they will certainly be a hit at any party!
6. Remove from the fryer.
Those who love wings will delight in this effortless recipe for air fried frozen chicken wings with crispy skin using baking powder as the secret ingredient to achieve perfectly crisp wings! Plus you’ll need salt and black pepper for seasoning purposes.
Simply mix your wings in with your chosen sauce and enjoy! Classic Buffalo is always popular, but try mixing in other varieties to your own liking for an easy and delicious appetizer or snack that’s great for watching games with friends.
Cooking times will depend on the model and size of your air fryer as well as the wings themselves, so keep a close eye on them while they fry. Also make sure not to overcrowd your basket; too many in one layer won’t cook evenly!
Cook the chicken wings for 10 minutes in an air fryer before flipping and cooking them for another 8 minutes. Once complete, remove from the fryer and serve with your favorite sauce; you can store in an airtight container up to three days. To reheat, simply pop back in for 3-4 minutes in your air fryer.
7. Serve with your favorite sauce.
Air-frying frozen chicken wings is an easy way to create irresistible appetizers that the whole family will adore. Crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside – no thawing required! For best results use oil with seasonings to create an exquisite coating before tossing with your preferred dipping sauce before serving!
If air fryers aren’t your thing, you can always opt for oven baking instead. However, please keep in mind it may take longer.
Place frozen chicken wings in a gallon-size Ziplock bag (no need to pat away excess moisture first), drizzle on approximately one tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning and salt and shake well to evenly coat all sides of each chicken wing. Seal and shake to distribute an even coat on all of the wings.
Once your wings have been coated, arrange them in an air fryer basket sprayed with nonstick cooking spray in an even layer without touching or overlap. Cook them for 10 minutes then flip and cook another 8 until internal temperatures of 165 degrees Fahrenheit have been reached.
Note that once your wings have finished cooking, there may be an accumulation of liquid at the bottom of the air fryer that must be drained off before continuing to fry them, to prevent steaming them and prevent their crispying up properly.