Today I’ve come up with a recipe for the best air fryer frozen chicken wings. In today’s recipe, I’ve covered air fryer chicken wings (frozen and fresh). How can you make them crispy and tasty chicken wings in an air fryer?
Cooking in the air fryer has always been fun whether frozen chicken wings or other frozen foods. The air fryer makes the best out of any food without compromising on the quality and taste.
I’ve shared how I made my frozen chicken wings delicious and crispy to replicate the recipe keep on reading.
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How to make air fryer frozen chicken wings?
- To make air fryer frozen chicken wings you need to cook them at 200C/400F degrees for 25-30 minutes. You can make these frozen chicken wings crispy without adding oil.
- To make your air fryer frozen chicken put the wings on the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook them at 200C/400F degrees for 30 minutes and flip them more often.
- Halfway through the cooking process, you’ll notice the bottom of the air fryer basket filled with excess water from the frozen chicken. Drain the liquid out and air fry the chicken wings again. Cook until the wings are fully cooked.
- Toss the chicken wings in the dry rub and serve it with your favorite dipping sauce.
You can find the full air fryer frozen chicken wings recipe in the printable card below.
Note: If you’ll drain the excess liquid from the frozen chicken wings, the wings will be more crispy. But draining is an optional process because it depends on the air fryer brand you use.
For example, if you’re using a Philips air fryer or ninja air fryer the chicken wings get crispy without draining but in the Bella Pro air fryer, you have to drain the liquid.
How long to cook chicken wings in air fryer?
- If you are cooking fresh chicken wings cook them at 200C/400F degrees for 20-25 minutes.
- Air fryer frozen breaded chicken wings cook time is about 30-35 minutes at 200C/400F degrees.
- And for air fryer frozen chicken cook time is 30-35 minutes at 200C/400F degrees.
- The time mentioned above is a standard air frying time for the different types of chicken wings. But the time can also vary according to the air fryer brand you’re using.
- And also depends on the thickness of the chicken wings you’re cooking. You can add a few more minutes to cook through or for that extra crisp.
How to make air fryer chicken wings not frozen?
If you’re not a fan of air fryer frozen chicken wings, then you can also make it from scratch. Firstly, you need to wash thoroughly, dry the chicken wings, and follow these steps.
- Wash and dry the chicken wings.
- Place the dried chicken wings in your air fryer basket.
- Cook them at 200C/400F degrees for 20-25 minutes flip or toss in every 7-8 minutes and cook till the wings are golden brown and crispy.
- After the chicken wings are ready put them in a large mixing bowl and season with the dry rub or your favorite sauce and serve.
Note: If you’re mixing the chicken wings in the sauce you need to place the chicken wings back to the sir fryer for at least 2-3 minutes. This process helps the chicken to absorb the sauce.
How to cook air fryer frozen precooked chicken wings?
To make air fryer frozen precooked chicken wings are less time-consuming because it’s precooked and you don’t have to worry about being raw in the middle.
- Place the frozen precooked chicken wings in the air fryer basket and cook at 400F degrees for 15-20 minutes.
- Toss/flip the chicken wings halfway through the cooking process.
- After the chicken wings are cooked, put them in a mixing bowl, season with the dry rub, and serve them with a dipping sauce.
What to serve with air fryer frozen chicken wings?
I usually like to serve my air fryer chicken wings with these sauces.
- Lemon pepper
- Ranch
- Honey Mustard
- BBQ Sauce
- Buffalo Sauce and many more
You can serve them with any of your favorite dipping sauces. Chicken wings also go well with chips, fries, and fried mozzarella sticks. They are perfect for any occasion.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions (faqs)
Can you put raw wings in air fryer?
Yes, you can put raw wings in an air fryer and air fry them perfectly and enjoy. The cooking instructions are well described in the above section of how to make air fryer chicken wings not frozen?
You can follow the instructions to air fry the raw wings in the air fryer and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
Should chicken wings be thawed before air frying?
There’s no need to thaw the frozen chicken wings before air frying. You can make the best air fryer frozen chicken wings in an air fryer. A perfectly crispy and delicious snack for a party, a football game, and get together.
How many wings can fit in an air fryer?
If your air fryer basket is 6qt then you can easily fit 6 pieces of wings in it. And if it's smaller than 6qt you can fit 4 wings in an air fryer basket.
But don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket and place the wings in a single layer for evenly cooked chicken wings.
How to reheat chicken wings in air fryer?
You can reheat chicken wings in an air fryer at 350F degrees for 5 minutes.
If you want its original crisp turn the heat at 400F degrees for 5 more minutes after completing the first 5 minutes.
How long to air fryer frozen boneless chicken wings?
You can cook frozen boneless chicken wings at 400F degrees for 15 minutes.
Can aluminum foil be used in air fryer?
You can use aluminum foil in an air fryer by following the few tips you can find them here.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Cooks essentials air fryer frozen chicken wings
- 1 bag of frozen chicken wings
- Air fryer frozen chicken wings dry rub or sauce
Air fryer frozen chicken wings instructions
- Place the frozen chicken wings in the air fryer basket and cook at 400F degrees for 25-30 minutes.
- Flip the chicken wings halfway through the cooking process to cook evenly. Cook the wings till they are golden brown or till desired crispiness.
- Put the cooked frozen chicken wings in a mixing bowl and toss them with your favorite dry rub or sauce.
- Serve them and enjoy them with your family and friends.
Ingredients for fresh air fryer chicken wings
- 2lbs chicken wings
- Chicken wings dry rub or sauce
Air fryer fresh chicken wings instructions
- Pat dry your chicken wings.
- Put the chicken wings in the air fryer basket, cook at 400F degrees for 20-25 minutes, and flip them halfway through the cooking process. This helps to cook the chicken wings evenly.
- Place the cooked chicken wings in a mixing bowl and toss them with the dry rub or sauce.
- Serve the air fryer fresh chicken wings and enjoy with your friends and family.
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen chicken wings
- air fryer frozen chicken wings dry rub or sauce
Instructions
- Place the frozen chicken wings in the air fryer basket and cook at 200C/400F degrees for 25-30 minutes.1 bag frozen chicken wings
- Flip the chicken wings halfway through the cooking process to cook evenly. Cook the wings till they are golden brown or till desired crispiness.
- Put the cooked frozen chicken wings in a mixing bowl and toss them with your favorite dry rub or sauce.air fryer frozen chicken wings dry rub or sauce
- Serve them and enjoy them with your family and friends.
