Frozen Chicken Wings In The Air Fryer
Crispy frozen chicken wings cooked in the air fryer, finished with a buttery Frank's Original Hot Sauce glaze.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 poundsfrozen chicken wingsmake sure they have been patted dry
- 1 teaspoonpaprika
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 teaspoonbaking powder
- 1/4 cupbuttermelted
- 1/2 cupFrank's Original Hot Sauce
- 1 tablespoonbrown sugar
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for about 5 minutes.
- Place the 2 pounds of frozen chicken wings (already patted dry) in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle the wings with 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Toss quickly and thoroughly to coat the wings evenly, working fast to minimize any ice melt.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry at 380°F for 10 minutes.
- Open the basket and shake or separate the wings to ensure none are stuck together.
- Return the wings and air fry at 380°F for another 10 minutes.
- Open the basket, carefully turn each wing, and air fry at 380°F for an additional 5 minutes.
- Shake the wings, increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F, and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Check that the thickest part of the wings reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. If not, continue cooking in 2–3 minute increments until 165°F is reached.
- While the wings are cooking (or during the last cycle), combine 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup Frank's Original Hot Sauce, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
- Remove the cooked wings from the air fryer and either toss them in the prepared sauce to coat or serve the sauce on the side as a dip.
Equipment
- ▢Air Fryer
Notes
Notes
*If wings seem to be putting off a lot of liquid, which will depend on how they were frozen or how much ice is on them, you may need to drain off some of the moisture during cooking, so that they crisp vs steam.
Cooking Time
– Depending on the size and wattage of your air fryer, as well as the size of your chicken wings, the cooking time may vary. The wings may need a few more or a few less minutes in the air fryer. A good rule of thumb is to keep checking and shaking the basket every 5 minutes or so until you get a nice deep golden brown color on the wings and the outside is crispy.
Storage
– Store the cooked wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. In order to reheat, you can microwave them, or if desired, you can crisp them back up in the air fryer at 380° for 5-10 minutes.
*If wings seem to be putting off a lot of liquid, which will depend on how they were frozen or how much ice is on them, you may need to drain off some of the moisture during cooking, so that they crisp vs steam.
Cooking Time
– Depending on the size and wattage of your air fryer, as well as the size of your chicken wings, the cooking time may vary. The wings may need a few more or a few less minutes in the air fryer. A good rule of thumb is to keep checking and shaking the basket every 5 minutes or so until you get a nice deep golden brown color on the wings and the outside is crispy.
Storage
– Store the cooked wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. In order to reheat, you can microwave them, or if desired, you can crisp them back up in the air fryer at 380° for 5-10 minutes.