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Easy Naked Frozen Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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Published November 27, 2021 by Jennifer. 6 Comments.
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From frozen wing to crispy bite! Learn how to cook a frozen chicken wing in the air fryer - no thawing required!
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fully cooked chicken wings seasoned and garnished with fresh parsley in the basket of the air fryer.
These easy air fryer frozen chicken wings have it all! Crispy browned skin on the outside with juicy and tender meat on the inside. Add a dash of your favorite chicken wing seasoning and you've got a crowd-pleasing appetizer or dinner that the whole family will love. Naked air fryer chicken wings will make restaurant wings a thing of the past!

These easy air fryer frozen chicken wings have it all! Crispy browned skin on the outside with juicy and tender meat on the inside. Add a dash of your favorite chicken wing seasoning and you’ve got a crowd-pleasing appetizer or dinner that the whole family will love. Naked air fryer chicken wings will make restaurant wings a thing of the past!

Chicken wings made from frozen in the air fryer that are seasoned and served on a white plate.

For those of you that love fried chicken wings, but don’t have the time or patience to deep fry them in a vat of oil, don’t worry I got you! Toss out that pot of molten grease and bring out the air fryer! 

With the air fryer, you can even use frozen wings straight from the freezer to the fry basket (without worrying about giving yourself third-degree burns in the process!)

This recipe is super easy and is for those of you that prefer your chicken wings “naked” or plain. It takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish, even using frozen wings, and makes for the perfect quick weeknight meal or game-day snack.

Because these wings start out frozen, there is no prep work. Not even oil is needed. If you aren’t a fan of naked wings, you will be able to add your seasoning of choice after the first initial cooking period.

I recommend keeping them plain if you’re making them for kids, and separating out the naked ones, and then tossing the rest in a sauce of your choosing!

Why You Should Make These Air Fryer Frozen Naked Chicken Wings

  • Multipurpose– Use as an appetizer or main dish served alongside french fries and traditional celery and carrot sticks!
  • Flavor options are endless! Even though they start out cooking plain, they don’t have to remain that way!
  • Fast and simple. It seriously can’t get any easier from frozen wings to crispy bite in under 30 minutes!

What You Need To Make Easy Air Fryer Naked Chicken Wings

Frozen chicken wings

Seasonings of choice

Frozen chicken wings in a bag ready to be cooked.

Equipment Needed For Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings

  • Air fryer
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Serving dish
  • Tongs for serving

How to Make Easy Air Fryer Frozen Naked Chicken Wings

  1. Place frozen naked chicken wings in a single layer into the air fryer basket.

    Naked frozen chicken wings in the basket of the air fryer.

  2. Cook wings at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

  3. Use a spatula or spoon to break them apart if needed, but they should already be apart.

    Naked wings semi thawed and half cooked in the basket of the air fryer.

  4. Add any seasonings you like to the wings.

    Seasoned wings in the basket of the air fryer, ready to be cooked longer.

  5. Cook for an additional 16 minutes, flipping wings every 4 minutes until fully cooked.

    Seasoned chicken wings in the basket of the air fryer.

Storage 

If you can manage to salvage any leftovers, you’ll want to refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For best results when reheating, put them back in the air fryer at 375 degrees for 2 or 3 minutes until warmed through and the skin is crisp. 

Tips

  • Remember not to ever overfill your air fryer basket. Overfilling the air fryer basket will not allow air to circulate properly and will result in unevenly cooked chicken. This is especially true when using frozen chicken wings as they tend to stick together. Don’t skip the step that requires you to break them up!
  • Keep your chicken wings frozen, do not let them sit on the counter and semi-thaw.  
Seasoned chicken wings made from frozen in the air fryer and garnished with fresh parsley.

What To Serve/Pair With Naked Chicken Wings

There are so many options available when it comes to what to serve with these air fryer chicken wings. If you are serving air fryer chicken wings as an appetizer, check out this loaded jalapeno popper hot dog recipe here, but if chips and dip appetizers are more your thing, check out my delicious buffalo ranch chicken dip or baked seafood dip. 

If you are serving naked chicken wings as a main course for your family, try these air fryer baked potatoes or my loaded potato salad here. They are both yummy and filling too. I always like to throw a little house side salad on my plate, but french fries or tater tots are a favorite at my house.

Easy Air Fryer Naked Chicken Wings  FAQs

Do I need to preheat my air fryer before cooking frozen naked chicken wings? 

Yes! It is always a good idea to preheat your air fryer for a few minutes before using it. Preheating ensures that the air fryer basket is heated evenly. For this recipe, preheat to 400 degrees for 2 or 3 minutes before adding chicken wings.

Can I microwave leftover chicken wings?

Yes, you can microwave your leftover chicken wings. However, they will lose their crispiness and be a bit soggy. I suggest popping them back in the air fryer for a couple of minutes to make them just as good as the day before.

Is there a specific internal temperature wings should be to know they are done?

Yes! The internal temperature should be at least 165 degrees. A meat thermometer would be a great investment to double-check all your meats while cooking.

Can I refreeze air fryer chicken wings?

Absolutely! You can refreeze any leftover wing in the freezer for up to 4 months. Just remember to store them in an airtight container.

Can I bake frozen chicken wings?

Yes, you can. It does take much longer than the air fryer, but it is an option if you don’t have an air fryer—Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put wings on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, flip chicken wings and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the crispiness you desire.

I hope you love this recipe as much as we do. It’s an easy air fryer recipe the whole family loves.

If you’re looking for more easy air fryer recipes, you might also enjoy these listed below.

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fully cooked chicken wings seasoned and garnished with fresh parsley in the basket of the air fryer.
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Easy Naked Frozen Air Fryer Chicken Wings

From frozen wing to crispy bite! Learn how to cook a frozen chicken wing in the air fryer – no thawing required!
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 136kcal
Author Jennifer West

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken wings frozen

Instructions

  • Place the frozen wings in a single layer into the basket of the air fryer.
  • Cook the frozen wings at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
  • Use a spatula or spoon to break the remaining wings apart if needed.
  • Add seasonings to the wings and cook for an additional 16 minutes of cook time, flipping the wings every 4 minutes.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the wings has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit before removing from the air fryr and serving. Add an additional minute or two if needed.
  • Carefully remove from the air fryer basket and serve with your favorite sides and dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Remember not to ever overfill your air fryer basket. Overfilling the air fryer basket will not allow air to circulate properly and will result in unevenly cooked chicken. This is especially true when using frozen chicken wings as they tend to stick together. Don’t skip the step that requires you to break them up!
  • It is always a good idea to preheat your air fryer for a few minutes before using it. Preheating ensures that the air fryer basket is heated evenly. For this recipe, preheat to 400 degrees for 2 or 3 minutes before adding chicken wings.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 96mg | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
**Nutrition facts are based on my best estimation for this recipe. They may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you might make to the recipe. For most accurate calculations, I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use with the recipe.
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  1. Michael G Ostopowich says

    March 7, 2022 at 13:25

    It seems to me that unless the wing pieces are quite large that 26 minutes at 400 degrees will really dry them out? (I am one of the few people who don’t like overly crisp wings .) Also I generally defrost wings before cooking.

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    • Jennifer says

      March 8, 2022 at 12:20

      Hey there! So this recipe is on how to make frozen chicken wings – and you would use these times. If you defrost your wings first, they wouldn’t be frozen and you would indeed use less time. 🙂 However, if you are cooking them from frozen and you follow these instructions, they will come out perfect. Defrosting them first would change the way this cooks and would indeed dry them out.

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