Cooking Tyson frozen chicken wings in air fryer ensures you get juicy tender crispy chicken in less time than it will take in the oven.
We love the convenience Frozen fully cooked chicken wings for a quick and protein for busy weeknights, after school meals of chicken wings and fries and for when you’ve got company and don’t want to get stuck in the kitchen making an elaborate meal.
We’ve also got these air fryer frozen chicken wings for when you are cooking from frozen and raw. It’s an easy recipe and a popular one here at Air Fryer Yum!
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Fully cooked frozen chicken wings
Chicken wings are a favorite here when we are looking to make a crowd pleasing appetizer. Our air fryer bbq chicken wings and honey sriracha wings are top on our list to serve our friends for game day.
While cooking from scratch is easy, we try to keep a bag or two of fully cooked frozen chicken wings in the freezer for whenever we want to make hassle free wings for dinner or as a snack for the kids.
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Why this recipe is so good
- Quick and easy
- Picky eater approved
- Versatile
- Crowd pleaser
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FAQs
Tyson offers both fully cooked frozen chicken wings and frozen raw chicken wings. It's important to check the packaging or labeling to determine which version you have, as the cooking instructions and preparation methods will vary between the two.
Fully Cooked Frozen Chicken Wings: These are pre-cooked before freezing, making them convenient to heat and serve.
Frozen Raw Chicken Wings: These wings require thorough cooking before they can be safely consumed. my air fryer frozen chicken wings recipe recipe is the recipe you are looking for.
Yes, you can absolutely cook raw chicken in an air fryer. Air fryers are great for cooking a variety of foods, including raw chicken. Actually most chicken recipes here at Air Fryer Yum are cooked from raw.
Remember that cooking times can vary based on the specific air fryer model and the size and thickness of the chicken pieces.
It's important to use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat.
The cooking time for Tyson frozen chicken wings in an air fryer can vary depending on the size and model of your air fryer, as well as the specific type of wings you have.
As a general guideline, here's an approximate range for cooking frozen chicken wings in an air fryer.
Fully cooked chicken wings: 12 to 15 mins at 400°F (200°C) no preheat needed.
Frozen boneless wings: 12 to 15 mins at 400°F (200°C)
Frozen raw chicken wings: 20 to 25 mins at°F (200°C).
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What you’ll need
- Your favorite flavor of Tyson frozen wings, you can choose from bbq wings, hot wings or any flavor of your choice.
- Dipping sauce
- A side of any type of fries
How to make Tyson frozen chicken wings in air fryer
This is an overview of the recipe with step by step photos. Scroll down to the end of this post for a printable recipe card with the amount of ingredients and full recipe instructions.
Remove chicken wings from packaging and transfer to air fryer basket no need to thaw.
Set temp to 400°F (200°C) and cook for 12 to 15 mins or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Feel free to add more time as needed.
What to serve with wings
Besides French fries, carrots and celery sticks, we also serve these with the following
- Onion Rings: Crispy and flavorful, they complement the wings well.
- Mozzarella Sticks: Cheesy and satisfying, a great side dish.
- Macaroni and Cheese: Creamy comfort food that pairs nicely with wings.
- Sweet Potato Fries: A tasty and slightly healthier alternative to regular fries.
- Jalapeño Poppers: Spicy and cheesy bites that add a kick to the meal.
- Fried rice: make a meal of chicken wings and rice by serving with this tasty side dish.
How to store and reheat
If you have leftover cooked chicken wings, allow them to cool down slightly at room temperature before refrigerating.
Place the chicken wings in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Store the container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze the wings.
Reheating
To reheat in an air fryer: Arrange the wings in the basket in a single layer and heat for 5-8 minutes at 360°F, shaking the basket halfway through.
To reheat in the microwave: Place the wings on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave in 30-second intervals until heated, flipping the wings in between.
Air frying Tips
- No need to preheat.
- Cook wings from frozen, no need to thaw.
- Since Air fryers vary in performance and chicken wings vary in size. Use your discretion and add more time as needed.
- Remember to flip the chicken halfway through cooking time to ensure even cooking.
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Tools used for this recipe
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- This recipe was made using the Cosori air fryer.
- Other air fryers we recommend include Gourmia Air fryer, Instant vortex air fryer oven, Ninja foodi Dual zone 10qt and Cosori dual blaze.
- Perforated Parchment paper or perforated silicon Mat (optional)
- Kitchen tongs (optional)
- Digital instant read Meat thermometer
- Heat resistant mat for your counter top
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Tyson frozen chicken wings in air fryer
Equipment
- Cosori air fryer 5.8 qt
- Kitchen tongs
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Tyson Frozen chicken wings
- 1 cup Sauce of choice like bbq sauce or Buffalo sauce (see blog post for more suggestions)
Instructions
- Remove frozen wings from packaging, arrange the wings in the air fryer basket.
- Set temperature to 400°F (200°C) and air fry for 12 to 15 mins or until warmed through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remember to flip halfway through cooking time to ensure even cooking.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and sides.
Notes
- Cooking time is based on my Cosori air fryer. Air fryer brands cook differently so keep an eye on the chicken wings as it cooks and adjust time accordingly.
- Size of wings may also affect cooking time.
- No need to thaw before cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches if needed.
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This recipe was just what I needed during a busy lunch day at home, the wings turned out great ...so crispy and juicy.
This recipe is great!!!
I am always on the hunt for easy things that my 16 year old can make for himself as he is constantly hungry!!!
He loves the honey BBQ ones best and this recipe works so well with those.
We have also tried it with Foster Farms Sweet Chipotle BBQ wings and it worked well for these too.
Great recipe.
I just happened to have a bag of chicken wings in the freezer! This was great last night for dinner, even though I came home so tired after work.
Using the air fryer made these frozen wings delicious and it was so easy! I served with 2 different sauces and everyone acted like I was a master chef!
Doing frozen foods in air fryer is an absolute delight. Loved how easy it was to do frozen wings in the air fryer.
Using the air fryer was so much better than baking! Not only did they cook faster but they were crispier on the outside too.
I made your Tyson frozen chicken wings in the air fryer, and they turned out amazing! The method you shared resulted in perfectly crispy and flavorful wings. Your clear instructions made the process a breeze. Thanks for sharing this fantastic recipe – it's definitely my go-to for a quick and delicious appetizer!
The ir fryer made these frozen wings super crispy outside and juicy inside in no time. It is the perfect easy game day snack!
This is perfect for football season! I love to buy Tyson wings for when we tailgate; as much as I love to cook, sometimes fast and easy is best. Going to try this out for preseason this weekend!
A fast and easy way to make tasty chicken wings. Yum! P.S. How did we ever survive before air fryers?!?!
Lol! I know right? 😃