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Frozen Chicken Wings in Air Fryer Recipe

Make frozen chicken wings in the air fryer in just 25 minutes! Defrost and cook the chicken wings in the air fryer for easy clean-up. This recipe makes perfect wings every time!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 174 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer or Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid

Ingredients
  

  • 6 - 8 Whole frozen chicken wings
  • 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • 1 Tsp. Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. Paprika Sweet or smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp. Cayenne pepper or chilli powder
  • 1 tsp. Sea salt
  • 1 tsp. Black pepper
  • ¼ cup Barbecue sauce for glazing

Instructions
 

  • Place the frozen chicken wings into the air fryer and air fry for 10 minutes at 400 °F (200 °C) to defrost them.
    6 - 8 Whole frozen chicken wings
  • Once defrosted, remove the chicken wings and place them in a mixing bowl. Toss the chicken wings with the olive oil and all the seasonings, apart from the barbecue sauce. Drain any excess liquid in the air fryer and add the seasoned wings back in a single layer.
    2 Tbsp. Olive oil, 1 Tsp. Garlic powder, ½ tsp. Paprika, ¼ tsp. Cayenne pepper or chilli powder, 1 tsp. Sea salt, 1 tsp. Black pepper
  • Air fry the wings at 400 °F (200 °C) for 10 minutes. Flip the wings and air fry for another 5 minutes until the wings reach 165 °F (75 °C) inside.
  • Remove the chicken wings from the air fryer and brush with the barbecue sauce on both sides until covered in sauce. Serve the wings with a dipping sauce or vegetable side dishes.
    ¼ cup Barbecue sauce for glazing

Notes

Storage
Store leftover wings in an airtight container once they have cooled to room temperature. Store for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the air fryer, microwave, or oven for a couple of minutes for a quick snack! 
These wings are not suitable for refreezing. 
Remember: Do not use aerosol oil sprayers in your air fryer as they will damage the non-stick layer of the air fryer basket and oven. Use an oil sprayer bottle filled with a neutral oil like vegetable or olive oil, instead for best results. 

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 884mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 343IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg