Air Fryer Chicken Wings from Fresh or Frozen

Step 1

Preheat your air fryer to the hottest temperature available. I have two air fryers and one goes to 400 degrees and the other goes to 425 degrees. The basket should be empty. Preheat for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Place the fresh or frozen chicken wings in the preheated basket in a single layer, making sure they don't overcrowd the basket.

Step 3

Set the time to 25 minutes for frozen chicken wings and 20 minutes for fresh chicken wings. If you are using fresh chicken wings, sprinkle the garlic salt or your favorite seasoning blend on the fresh chicken before cooking.

Step 4

Check and flip the chicken wings every 6-8 minutes. Depending on how powerful your air fryer is, you may be flipping every 5-10 minutes. During the first flip, they are usually defrosted enough that some seasoning will stick.

Step 5

Sprinkle your frozen wings with garlic salt or your favorite seasoning blend.

Step 6

Continue cooking and flipping (I do this about 3 times total) to your desired crispiness (the chicken should be a minimum of 165 degrees).

Step 7

In a large bowl, combine hot sauce, butter, and soy sauce. Transfer the cooked wings to the sauce and toss to coat.

Step 8

Serve with ranch or bleu cheese dressing and vegetables such as celery, carrots, and cucumbers.