Description
Crispy, golden-brown chicken wings cooked directly from frozen in the air fryer. A fast, low-mess alternative to deep frying that delivers juicy meat and crunchy skin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs frozen chicken wings
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Pat frozen wings dry with paper towels to remove excess ice crystals.
- Toss wings in a bowl with avocado oil until evenly coated.
- Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and toss again to coat wings thoroughly.
- Place wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch.
- Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes to defrost and begin browning.
- Flip the wings using tongs or shake the basket vigorously.
- Air fry for another 10-15 minutes until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 3 minutes before tossing with your preferred sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American