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Plate of Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings coated in orange sauce, garnished with chopped herbs, on a white dish.
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Frozen Chicken Wings Air Fryer

Easy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings are crispy, tender, and perfectly seasoned without thawing first. This Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings recipe is a go-to for busy weeknights, parties, and appetizers!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 308kcal
Author: Alicia

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen chicken wings
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
  • Arrange the frozen chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
    2 pounds frozen chicken wings
  • Cook for 10 minutes to thaw the wings.
  • Carefully remove the basket and drain any excess liquid.
  • Toss the wings with the avocado oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.
    1 Tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F (204°C).
  • Return the wings to the air fryer and cook for an additional 18–22 minutes, shaking the basket every 6–7 minutes for even cooking.
  • For extra crispy wings, cook for an additional 2–3 minutes if desired.
  • Toss with buffalo sauce. Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and ranch or blue cheese dressing.
    ½ cup buffalo sauce

Notes

Storage Instructions: Store leftover wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze cooked wings for up to 3 months.
Reheat: In the air fryer at 375°F (190°C)for 5–7 minutes until hot and crispy.
Tips & Substitutions: There’s no need to thaw the wings before cooking. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even crisping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1301mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 428IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg