Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings are a quick and easy appetizer you can make in a snap. Just throw the frozen chicken wings in the air fryer and let the cooking magic begin!
CAN YOU COOK FROZEN CHICKEN WINGS IN THE AIR FRYER?
That is a question we see frequently in our facebook groups. The answer is YES! You sure can.
It is actually very simple to make frozen chicken wings in the air fryer!
We get it, sometimes you forget to thaw the wings.
Life happens, things happen, we are all busy!
Maybe you have guests show up expectedly and you want to whip up a snack.
This air fryer frozen chicken wing recipe is just the one you need to keep bookmarked!
If you are a snacker that loves your air fryer, you should try our air fryer jalapeno poppers, air fryer Shishito Peppers or our air fryer pickles.
You are going to love those air fryer snacks!
Tips for making frozen chicken wings in air fryer
Do I need to preheat my air fryer? Each air fryer runs a bit differently and each model comes with its own instructions.
It's kinda of 50/50 on whether you should or not. I personally do not preheat my air fryers. I would refer to your air fryer manual.
Do I need to add spray oil to my frozen wings when I put them in the air fryer? This is also up to personal preference.
I find that when I stick the wings in the air fryer there is plenty of moisture that helps the wings to get crisp.
If you feel that your wings aren't crisping the way you like, you can spray with some spray oil.
Be careful with the liquid in the inner basket. Your inner air fryer basket will catch all the frozen liquid drain off as well as chicken debris.
Be careful when you separate the baskets. If your unit starts to smoke, you may want to empty that basket, then start air frying again.
If you have a meat thermometer, you can check to make sure your wings come to an internal temp of 165F/73C.
There are recipes with varying times, so it is BEST to check the internal temp of the chicken. Use that as your rule of thumb as to whether the wings are cooked.
Have left over cooked wings? You can reheat chicken wings in your air fryer.
Put the chicken wings into the air fryer basket and air fry at 380F/193C for 5 minutes or until warm again.
How to make air fryer frozen Chicken wings
- Remove your frozen chicken wings from the freezer bag. Inspect the chicken wings and remove any unwanted pieces.
- Place wings into the air fryer basket or tray. I do not oil the chicken wings.
- Air fry the frozen chicken wings at 380F/193C for 30 minutes. Flip the wings over at the 15 minute mark (half way through) if you are using an air fryer oven. If you are using an air fryer with a basket, shake the wings at the 15 minute mark. (Some do 400F for a crispier skin)
- Remove the wings from the air fryer basket and put on a plate. You can top with your favorite sauce or salt/pepper.
PRO TIP: When cooking meat it is extremely important that you measure the internal temperature to make sure your meat has been cooked to completion.
I highly recommend that you get a meat thermometer to keep handy when cooking in your air fryer!
Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven.
If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
How to reheat wings
You can easily reheat wings in your air fryer. There are a variety of ways to reheat your ways.
Place your wings in the air fryer.
Reheat your wings at 350F for 5 minutes, then turn the heat up to 400F and cook for an additions 3-5 minutes or until warm and crispy.
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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 1-2 pound frozen chicken wings You can pick the amount you want to eat.
Instructions
- Remove your frozen chicken wings from the freezer bag. Inspect the chicken wings and remove any unwanted pieces.
- Place frozen chicken wings into the air fryer basket or tray. I do not oil the chicken wings.Air fry the frozen chicken wings at 380F/193C for 30 minutes. Flip the wings over at the 1
- 5 minute mark (half way through) if you are using an air fryer oven. If you are using an air fryer with a basket, shake the wings at the 15 minute mark. (Some do 400F for a crispier skin)
- Remove the wings from the air fryer basket and put on a plate. You can top with your favorite sauce or salt/pepper.
Notes
TIPS FOR MAKING FROZEN CHICKEN WINGS IN AIR FRYER
- Do I need to preheat my air fryer? Each air fryer runs a bit differently and each model comes with its own instructions. Its kinda of 50/50 on whether you should or not. I personally do not preheat my air fryers. I would refer to your air fryer manual.
- Do I need to add spray oil to my frozen chicken wings when I put them in the air fryer? This is also up to personal preference. I find that when I stick frozen chicken wings in the air fryer there is plenty of moisture that helps the wings to get crisp. If you feel that your wings are crisping the way you like, you can spray with some spray oil.
- Be careful with the liquid in the inner basket. Your inner air fryer basket will catch all the frozen liquid drain off as well as chicken debris. Be careful when you separate the baskets. If your unit starts to smoke, you may want to empty that basket, then start air frying again.
- If you have a meat thermometer, you can check to make sure your wings come to an internal temp of 165F/73C. There are recipes with varying times, so it is BEST to check the internal temp of the chicken. Use that as your rule of thumb as to whether the wings are cooked.
- Have left over wings? You can reheat chicken wings in your air fryer. Put the chicken wings into the air fryer basket and air fry at 400F/204C for 6-8 minutes.
Nutrition
Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.
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Easy, delicious, and such a better alternative to deep-fried. These are officially going into the party food rotation...thanks!
Yay, into the rotation they go!
I can't believe how easy these are from frozen! I did 400 like you suggested to get them extra crispy! They're delicious!
Yay! So happy you liked the frozen wings in the air fryer! Its so easy, right!?
I always forget to take my wings out of the freezer ahead of time, so I am thrilled to find this recipe to use frozen chicken wings!
Yay, so glad this helps you!
I've been craving chicken wings but I don't always have time to thaw them first, so I really appreciate your tips on making them from frozen!
You are so welcome!
Oh my goodness! The chicken wings looks perfect and crispy! Wi definitely make them on Sunday!!
Enjoy!
Thank you for this. I always have frozen wings in my freezer. I was excited to find this recipe and know how to cook them in my air fryer now. I really like the wings in my air fryer.
You are very welcome, glad you liked them!
These worked great. I love how easy frozen wings are in the AF
HI Brandon, glad you enjoyed the air fryer wings. They are super easy to make from frozen!
I landed here after somebody shared your site in a Facebook group I am in. Your method worked great. Thanks!
So glad you found us! Glad you liked our method for frozen air fryer chicken wings!