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    Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings

    Published: Oct 22, 2021 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Learn how to cook frozen chicken wings in air fryer with this easy and quick air fryer frozen chicken wings recipe. The wings are cooked without thawing and they come out with crispy skin, tender inside, moist, flavorful, and delicious. Whether pre-seasoned, breaded, or raw chicken wings, this post will show you how to air fry them perfectly.

    cooked frozen wings in air fryer.

    Frozen Chicken Wings in Air fryer

    This air fryer frozen chicken wings recipe is easy, quick and you get perfectly cooked wings.

    Cooking frozen chicken wings in air fryer is simple, straightforward, and requires minimal preparation.

    This recipe is quick and is ready in less than 30 minutes. It is low carb and keto-friendly.

    You can use the seasoning used with this recipe or any other good one of your choice. This recipe also includes seasoned pre-cooked wings (fully cooked) or breaded chicken wings.

    If using fresh wings, why don't you check out my air fryer chicken wings recipe?

    4 cooked wings served on a plate.

    Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings Dry Rub

    The spices and herbs used for the seasoning are few but packed full of flavor. They are ones you likely already have in your pantry. The spices are paprika, parsley, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder. You can add thyme and oregano.

    To then make the dry rub into a marinade, I added some vegetable oil.

    Here is another great chicken wings dry rub that you can use for this recipe. It uses more ingredients and it's one of my favorite spice rub for frozen wings.

    Other seasonings suitable for this are chicken breast seasoning, and simple chicken seasoning.

    Ingredients

    Frozen Chicken wings

    Garlic powder

    Onion powder

    Paprika

    Parsley

    Oregano

    Black pepper

    Salt

    ingredients displayed.

    How to Cook Frozen Chicken Wings in Air Fryer

    Preheat the air fryer at a temperature of 200C/400F.

    Mix the paprika, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oil in a small bowl.

    marinade in a small bowl.

    Bring the frozen chicken wings out of the freezer and rinse under the tap just to get ice off.

    Brush the wings with the marinade to cover every part of the chicken wings then arrange the marinated wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

    Marinated wings.

    Set the air fryer to 400F/200C and air fry wings for 24-26 minutes. Turn the wings in the air fryer after the first 12 minutes then continue to cook the wings for another 12 minutes.

    marinated wings in air fryer basket.

    Bring out the air fryer basket, take out the chicken wings and leave it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    cooked frozen wings in air fryer.

    How Long To Cook Frozen Chicken Wings in air fryer

    This depends on various factors like how big the wings are, the type and brand of the air fryer, the temperature you are air frying at, and some other factors however for medium-sized chicken wings, how long to air fry frozen chicken wings at a temperature of 200C /400F is between 24-26 minutes.

    How long to cook frozen chicken wings at a temperature of 375F/190C is between 25-30 minutes.

    To air-fry frozen chicken wings at a temperature of 180C, it will take 30-35 minutes. 

    It's important to ensure that the wings are safely cooked before you eat them.

    There should be no blood around the bone and inside the meat. If in doubt, check with a meat thermometer to determine that the internal temperature when the thermometer is inserted at the thickest point is at least 165F/75C.

    the cooked chicken wings on a plate.

    Frozen Breaded Chicken Wings in Air Fryer

    To cook frozen breaded chicken wings in the air fryer is even easier than the raw ones as you don't have to deglaze and season. To air fry breaded wings:

    Arrange the breaded frozen wings in the air fryer basket.

    Put the basket in the air fryer and air fry wings for 20-25 minutes at a temperature of 190C.

    Flip the wings halfway through cooking.

    Bring out the air fryer basket and take out the wings.

    Serve and enjoy air fryer frozen breaded wings.

    What to Serve with

    Carrots

    Celery 

    Potatoes

    Rice 

    Mash

    Mixed vegetables 

    Dips and sauces like Buffalo sauce, and BBq sauce.

    air fryer frozen chicken wings cooked.

    How to Store

    To store leftover air fried chicken wings, leave them to fully cool, then pack them in an airtight container or freezer bags before storing them in the fridge or in the freezer.

    If you want to store it for no longer than 3 days, it's ok to store it in the fridge where it will last for up to 5 days. If you would like to store it for longer than 5 days, it's best to store it in the freezer where it can be stored for up to 6 months.

    How To Reheat

    You can reheat frozen chicken wings in the air fryer, oven, or microwave. There is no need to defrost before reheating. 

    Once reheated, consume or discard leftover. Don't refreeze. 

    How to reheat chicken wings in the air fryer: Arrange the wings in the air fryer basket and air fry for 4 minutes or until it's warmed through.

    To reheat in the microwave: Put wings in a microwave-safe plate then put in the microwave to heat on high settings for 1 minute or until it's heated through.

    To reheat in the oven: Arrange the wings on a baking tray, and bake at a temperature of 200C for 3-5 minutes or until it's warmed through.

    4 pieces chicken wings on a plate.

    Tips

    • If the wings are stuck together and unseasoned, you can run them under the tap to separate into individual pieces or put them in the air fryer and air fry for few minutes when they'll then be easy to separate.
    • Adjust the pepper quantity stated in this recipe to suit your taste. Increase the quantity if you like it hotter or reduce quantity if you prefer it less spicy.
    • Place the chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Don't overlap them so they are able to cook evenly.
    • As air fryer brands vary and so do their temperature settings, you might have to adjust the cooking time stated in this recipe.

    FAQs

    Can you put frozen wings in the air fryer?

    Yes, you can put and cook frozen wings and other chicken parts in the air fryer. The air fryer is great for cooking food from frozen without the need for thawing the food first however make sure foods like meat are safely cooked before consuming them.

    Should I thaw frozen wings before air frying?

    You do not have to thaw frozen wings before air frying. You can cook frozen wings in the air fryer without defrosting but be sure it is cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165F/75C before it is safe to eat.

    Do you have to flip chicken wings in air fryer?

    You do not have to flip chicken in an air fryer however it is best practice to do so so that all parts of the wings are equally crisp and golden brown.

    4 cooked wings served on a plate.

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    cooked frozen wings in air fryer.

    Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings

    Kemi
    Learn how to cook frozen chicken wings in air fryer with this easy and quick air fryer frozen chicken wings recipe. The wings are cooked without thawing and they come out with crispy skin, tender inside, moist, flavorful and delicious. Whether pre seasoned, breaded or raw chicken wings, this post will show you how to air fry them perfectly.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4
    Calories 326 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 500 g (1lb) Chicken wings
    • 1 teaspoon Paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon Onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon Parsley
    • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
    • Salt to taste
    • 1.5 tablespoon Oil

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the air fryer at a temperature of 200C/400F.Mix the paprika, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oil in a small bowl.
    • Bring the frozen chicken wings out of the freezer and rinse under the tap just to get ice off.
    • Brush the wings with the marinade to cover every part of the chicken wings then arrange the marinated wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
    • Set the air fryer to 400F/200C and air fry wings for 24-26 minutes. Turn the wings in the air fryer after the first 12 minutes then continue to cook the wings for another 12 minutes.
    • Bring out the air fryer basket, take out the chicken wings and leave it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    PreCooked or Breaded Frozen Chicken Wings

    • To cook frozen breaded chicken wings in the air fryer is even easier than the raw ones as you don't have to deglaze and season. To air fry breaded wings:
    • Arrange the breaded frozen wings in the air fryer basket.
      Put the basket in the air fryer and air fry wings for 20-25 minutes at a temperature of 190C. Flip the wings halfway through cooking.
    • Bring out the air fryer basket and take out the wings.
      Serve and enjoy air fryer frozen breaded wings.

    Notes

    • If the wings are stuck together and unseasoned, you can run them under the tap to separate into individual pieces or put them in the air fryer and air fry for few minutes when they'll then be easy to separate.
    • Adjust the pepper quantity stated in this recipe to suit your taste. Increase the quantity if you like it hotter or reduce quantity if you prefer it less spicy.
    • Place the chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Don't overlap them so they are able to cook evenly.
    • As air fryer brands vary and so do their temperature settings, you might have to adjust the cooking time stated in this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 92mgPotassium: 203mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 224IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Cheyenne says

      September 26, 2022 at 8:29 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious!!! I'm 21 just learning how to cook for myself and this was my first time making chicken. I loved how simple it was and the chicken came out juicy with crispy skin, I loved it!!!

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      • Kemi says

        September 29, 2022 at 1:47 am

        I'm glad you loved it. Thanks so much for the feedback.

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