How to Cook Frozen Chicken Wings

Step 1

Boil water: Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

Dissolve a chicken stock cube or one teaspoon chicken stock powder or paste into the water. Alternatively, add salt, black pepper, and 2-3 bay leaves.

Step 3

Cook: Carefully add the frozen wings. Cook for about 15 minutes or until cooked through.

Step 4

If they are frozen in a block, let them cook for 5 minutes and carefully pull them apart using two forks. You might need to add a couple of minutes to the cooking time; always check that the wings are cooked through before serving (Note 3).

Step 5

Continue cooking: See Note 3 for instructions on how to continue cooking boiled wings (broil, bake, grill, deep fry).

Step 6

Set the oven to 430 degrees Fahrenheit/ 220 degrees Celsius; you don’t have to preheat it. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly brush the rack with oil or spray it with nonstick spray.

Step 7

Bake: Arrange the frozen pieces on top. Bake for 25 minutes.

Step 8

Season and flip: Remove the tray from the oven and sprinkle the wings generously with seasoning. Flip them using tongs and season the other side as well.

Step 9

Return to the oven and bake for another 25 minutes or until cooked through.

Step 10

Broil: If the wings are not crispy enough after 50 minutes, turn on the broil and broil them for 5 to 10 minutes or until crisp. Keep an eye on them so that they don’t burn.

Step 11

Preheat the air fryer, if necessary. My air fryer needs 3 minutes preheating.

Step 12

Season: Place the frozen wings in a large bowl, sprinkle with the seasoning and toss well to coat.

Step 13

Cook: Place the pieces into the basket in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius/ 360 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 14

Flip the wings on the other side using tongs.

Step 15

Increase the temperature to 200 degrees Celsius/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit and continue cooking the wings for another 18 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.

Step 16

You can toss them with sauce now and cook them for 2 more minutes.