Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings Recipe - The Recipe Critic (2024)

Making your frozen chicken wings in the air fryer is the only method to use, no thawing required! Along with this easy-to-make honey buffalo sauce, you’ll never want them any other way!

Air fryers are great because they’ll make even frozen foods taste gourmet! You’ll have to try out my recipes for frozen taquitos, pizza rolls, and fish sticks!

How to Cook Frozen Chicken Wings in an Air Fryer

I’ll be honest with you, whenever I look up air fryer recipes, it’s usually because I need to know how long to cook things like frozen fries. After all, what better way to use your air fryer than for quick and tasty snacks? They always turn out perfectly cooked in half the normal cooking time! These air fryer frozen chicken wings are no different. You’re going to love them!

Frozen wings are something I almost always have sitting in my freezer, and this is the best way to make them! Air frying your wings gives them the most delicious crispy skin without the mess of deep-frying. I’ve included a super simple recipe for the absolute best honey buffalo sauce as well! The sweet and savory zip of this glaze will have you licking your fingers by the end! It’s a quick and easy appetizer that will be loved by all.

All Ingredients Needed

To get your chicken wings tasting like your favorite takeout restaurant, all you need are a few simple spices! The honey buffalo sauce is super easy to make too. It comes together with just 3 pantry staples! Measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Chicken Wings: You can use both bone-in and boneless wings here.
• Olive Oil: Used to coat the chicken and get each piece nice and crispy.
• Spices: I toss my frozen wings in a simple mixture of garlic powder, paprika, and salt and black pepper to taste.

Honey Buffalo Sauce

• Buffalo Sauce: Use your favorite brand or make it from scratch!
• Honey: Adds thickness to the glaze and delicious, sweet flavor.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Adds a savory, tangy flavor to the honey buffalo sauce.

Let’s Make Some Wings!

Making these air fryer chicken wings is so easy! It only takes 20 minutes from start to finish with no mess. All that’s left to do is for you to break out your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

1. Defrost in Air Fryer: Place the frozen wings in your air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes to defrost. Transfer the wings to a bowl and drain any liquid in the basket.
2. Toss With Seasonings: Add olive oil, garlic, paprika, and salt and pepper to the wings. Toss until coated and place back into the basket of the air fryer.
3. Cook: Cook for an additional 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees and wings are cooked throughout.
4. Prepare Glaze: While wings are crisping, whisk buffalo sauce, honey, and Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl. Brush glaze on top of wings and serve.