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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings with BBQ Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Crispy and flavorful air fryer frozen chicken wings made quick and easy with just a few ingredients. These wings are cooked straight from frozen for a perfect golden crisp and tossed in your favorite BBQ sauce for a sticky, delicious finish. Ideal for a quick snack or game day treat.

Ingredients

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Chicken Wings

  • 1 pound frozen chicken wings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce or any wing sauce you love

Instructions

  1. Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F. Preheating helps the wings get crisp right from the start. If your model does not have a preheat button, just let it run empty for 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Prepare Wings: Take the wings straight from the freezer. Do not thaw or rinse. Place the frozen wings in a single layer into the air fryer basket. If a few are stuck together, it’s fine; they will separate during cooking. Drizzle the wings with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  3. First Cook: Air fry the wings at 400°F for 10 minutes. Then open the basket and use tongs to break apart any wings stuck together.
  4. Second Cook: Cook the wings for another 10 minutes at 400°F. By now, they should be golden and the skin should begin to crisp.
  5. Sauce and Toss: Remove wings from the air fryer and transfer them to a bowl. Add your BBQ sauce or preferred wing sauce and toss to coat every wing evenly.
  6. Final Cook to Caramelize: Place the sauced wings back into the air fryer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes at 400°F to caramelize the sauce and lock in flavor. The wings will develop a sticky, shiny coating.
  7. Check Temperature: For food safety, use a meat thermometer to ensure the wings reach 165°F internally before serving.

Notes

  • Do not thaw or rinse the wings before cooking to retain crispiness.
  • You can use any wing sauce of your choice instead of BBQ sauce.
  • Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model; always check internal temperature.
  • If wings are stuck together, they will separate during cooking.
  • For extra crispiness, you may cook a couple of minutes longer if needed.

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