Crispy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
Quick and easy air fryer chicken wings that go from frozen to crispy in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 pounds frozen chicken wings (skin-on preferred)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional but recommended)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Optional sauces or glazes: buffalo sauce, honey garlic glaze (honey, soy sauce, minced garlic), BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place frozen wings in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive or avocado oil and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika over the wings. Toss again to distribute the spices.
- Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces for air circulation.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 20-22 minutes, flipping wings halfway through (around 10-11 minutes).
- Check that wings are golden brown and crispy. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C).
- If using sauce, toss hot wings in your choice of buffalo, BBQ, or honey garlic glaze immediately after cooking. For a sticky finish, return sauced wings to the air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
For best results, do not crowd the basket and ensure wings are evenly spaced.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg