Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
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Frozen wings in the air fryer are so simple! There’s a couple tips for seasoning them but they’re done from frozen in just 20 minutes! You’ll never buy those pre-cooked wings again!
There was a run on the traditional wings (with drums & flats) – so I had to settle for a bag of drums – but actually – I like those better anyway! I also used the most unexpected seasoning combo – but I’m telling you to trust me – it works!
How do you air fry frozen chicken wings?
- Place the frozen wings in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400 for 10 minutes.
- Season & flip the wings & season again
- Air fry for 10 minutes more at 400.
- Boom done!
How do you season frozen raw chicken wings?
When you’re cooking items from frozen – you can’t marinade, brine or bread them. Nothing is going to stick to a frozen brick. So it’s best to start the cooking process and then use a dry seasoning mix.
For these wings, I used a combination of Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix and Tropical Sazon. Let me tell you – if you do not have Tropical Sazon – BUY IT NOW! It’s my favorite seasoning for so many things – especially chicken and fish.
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Air Fryer Wing FAQs
No – here’s the thing that’s a little difficult in working with frozen wings – nothing is going to stick or soak in. So you’re best to go with a dry rub seasoning that you sprinkle on mid-air fry.
No – again – the breading wont stick to a frozen wing. That’s best to do with fresh wings.
20 minutes at 400 from freezer to plate!
12 minutes at 375 from freezer to plate
Somewhat – but I wouldn’t fill the air fryer with them. You could do a full layer on the bottom and stagger a few on top.
Historic BBQ is my favorite for any chicken or pork – 100%. For this recipe, I was out of Historic – so I used a combo of Tropical Sazon and Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning.
Nope – I never do!
Yes – but I don’t find it necessary. If you do – be sure to poke a bunch of holes so the air gets through since that’s the point of an air fryer.
What to serve with chicken wings?
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen chicken wings
- 1-2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1-2 tbsp Tropical Sazon
Instructions
- Place the frozen wings in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400 for 10 minutes
- Open air fryer and sprinkle with 1 tbsp of each seasoning
- Flip wings and sprinkle with remaining seasoning
- Air fry at 400 for an additional 10 minutes
- Serve with ranch or more seasoning!
As soon as I saw this post, I couldn’t make it without one of the seasonings so I bought it. So delicious and very tasty! The tropical sazon was amazing, so glad I went and bought it! Thank you for this recipe!
Just got an air fryer and was looking for exactly a recipe like this. It was so easy to put together. Thanks for the recipe.
Such an amazing way to prepare frozen chicken wings! Love the addition of the seasonings and so easy too. Yum!
I can see I really need to stop hiding my air fryer in a cupboard and start using it
I use mine every day!
Love that you don’t have to defrost the wings, to cook them in the air fryer. The wings looks so flavorful!