Best Frozen Chicken Wings for Air Fryer
Need a quick, crispy, and satisfying snack or meal? These frozen chicken wings for the air fryer are perfect for busy nights, with no thawing required and endless sauce options.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Tongs
Ingredients
Main
- 1 pound frozen chicken wings about 8–12 wings, no thawing needed
- your favorite wing sauce Buffalo, BBQ, garlic parmesan, optional
Instructions
- Serve hot with napkins sauce optional but recommended!
- Place the frozen chicken wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer. No thawing needed.
- Cook for 10 minutes, then open the basket and separate any wings that are stuck together.
- Flip the wings (or shake the basket) and cook for another 10–15 minutes, until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Toss in your favorite sauce or serve plain.
- Serve hot with napkins—sauce optional but recommended!
Notes
For extra crispiness, add 2–3 more minutes at the end. Patting wings dry after 10 minutes also helps. Great for game days or lazy nights!