Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
Description
The Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings recipe starts by cooking frozen wings in the air fryer at a high temperature to defrost them evenly. After draining excess moisture, the wings are coated with a blend of spices including garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper, then returned to the air fryer to crisp up. The wings can be served plain or tossed in a honey buffalo sauce made from buffalo wing sauce, melted butter, and honey, providing a balance of heat and sweetness. The air fryer method produces a crispy outside texture while keeping the wings juicy and tender inside.
These wings pair well with classic accompaniments such as ranch or blue cheese dressing accompanied by celery or carrot sticks, making them a versatile appetizer or snack. The recipe allows customization with different sauces according to preference.
The final cooking time may vary depending on wing size and air fryer model. It is important not to overcrowd the basket for even crisping and to drain any liquid after the initial defrost step. Using light oil helps the seasoning adhere and promotes browning. Leftover wings can be reheated in the air fryer to regain crispiness.
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
Chicken Wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings frozen
- 1 tablespoon olive oil light olive oil, or avocado oil, or other oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Honey Buffalo Sauce (optional):
- ¼ cup buffalo wings sauce Frank’s RedHot brand
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons honey
Optional for serving:
- ranch dressing celery sticks, carrot sticks, or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Place the frozen wings in the basket of your air fryer. Cook at 400°F for 9-10 minutes until chicken is defrosted.
- Remove the chicken wings and place them in a bowl. Drain any liquid that accumulated in the air fryer basket.
- Add the oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the chicken wings and toss until the wings are coated with the spices.
- Place the wings back in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes until the wings are crispy and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Flip the wings halfway through cooking.
- You can serve the wings naked or you can toss them with honey buffalo sauce (or your favorite sauce). To make the honey buffalo sauce, mix the Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce, melted butter, and honey together in a bowl.
- Serve the chicken wings with Ranch or blue cheese dressing, celery sticks and/or carrot sticks.
Notes
- For best crispiness, do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in a single layer.
- Drain any accumulated liquid after the initial defrost step for better texture.
- Adjust cooking time based on wing size and your specific air fryer model.
- Wings can be served plain or tossed with honey buffalo sauce or other preferred sauces.
- Use light olive oil, avocado oil, or similar mild oil to help seasoning stick and promote browning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 21wings (5-6 servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 wing | |
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.3g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.02g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 81IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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