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Frozen Chicken Wings in Air Fryer

With just 2 minutes of prep & 10 minutes of cooking you can make the best frozen Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer. Perfectly crispy thanks to a little bit of olive oil, and ready to drizzle with your favorite sauce.
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine North American
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 551kcal
Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Equipment

  • Air Fryer*
  • Measuring spoons*

Ingredients

  • 10 frozen chicken wings raw or pre-cooked
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or neutral cooking oil / cooking spray; optional

Seasoning (optional)

  • ½ teaspoon paprika powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ lime juice only

Instructions

Pre-cooked frozen chicken wings

  • Pour the olive oil over the frozen chicken wings and mix to spread the oil all over the pieces.
    10 frozen chicken wings, 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Place chicken wings in air fryer basket and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes, flipping them once halfway. Check to make sure they are done, and if not add a few more minutes.

Raw frozen chicken wings

  • Place chicken wings in air fryer basket and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
    10 frozen chicken wings
  • Remove the chicken wings from the air fryer and drain the liquid from the bottom. Pour the oil over the chicken wings and season as desired.
    1 teaspoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon paprika powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ lime
  • Place the chicken wings back in the air fryer basket and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 7-10 minutes, flipping them halfway. Check to make sure they are done, and if not add a few more minutes.

Notes

This recipe has been tested in the following air fryer models (affiliate links): Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer, Ninja DZ401 DualZone XL Air Fryer and Cosori Pro II.  . Cooking time can vary with your specific model.
 
Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezing: I do not recommend re-freezing leftovers.
Reheating in air fryer: Reheat chicken wings by air frying for 5 minutes at 300°F (150°C).
 
Nutritional information is an example and exact values will depend on the type of chicken wings you use.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Protein: 44g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 375mg | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg