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Juicy, crispy air fryer wings straight from frozen, tossed in a fiery Louisiana hot sauce. No thaw, all flavor—ready in 30 minutes.
Yo yo yo, it's your favorite flavor nerd here to heat things up and cool ‘em down with a crispy little number that’s ready to make ya MOVE—straight from freezer to flavor!” These air fryer frozen chicken wings come out golden, juicy, and lip-smackin’ crisp in under 30 minutes—no thaw, no fuss, just that crunchy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside action your snack cravings been beggin’ for.
Air frying brings the heat while keepin' the mess light, solving the age-old problem of soggy, sad wings straight from the freezer.
Beats and Eats (music to pair with chicken wings)
Lynda Dawn’s “Move” rides right with this frozen wings recipe—bright, bouncy, and irresistibly groovy, just like that tangy-sweet-spicy sauce that clings to every wing. Her layered vocals and warm synths echo the way each bite builds flavor—clean, funky, and ready to dance.
Marwin's Flavor-philes and Liner Notes
Cooking tips to elevate flavor and texture based on tried and true recipe testing
Louisiana Hot Sauce is my preferred hot sauce for wings. It brings the fire and the funk—its vinegar-forward kick hits quick and sharp, waking up the wings with that unmistakable Southern swagger.
Lemon Juice is used to cut through the fatty richness of the wings with a citrus snap that brightens the heat and balances the whole vibe like a well-timed bass drop.
Honey you don't want to leave a bit of sweetness. I used honey to balance against the hot sauce heat. It wraps everything in a smooth, golden glaze—sweet, sticky, and just slow enough to mellow the spice while adding finger-lickin’ shine. (No honey? Maple syrup makes a smooth stand-in.)
Serving Suggestions
Serve crispy wings with cool ranch or blue cheese dip, celery sticks, and maybe a crisp cucumber salad or cornbread waffles on the side. Throw on “Move”, hit that air fryer button, and let your taste buds two-step their way to wing heaven.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 Frozen Chicken Wings
- ½ cup Louisiana Hot Sauce
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne optional depending on desired heat levels
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Basil
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions
Make The Sauce
- Add hot sauce and ¾ of the dry seasonings and herbs in a large mixing bowl. Add in the olive oil slowly while whisking the sauce together. Mix in the lemon juice and honey. Set aside.
Air Fry The Frozen Chicken Wings
- Pre-heat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Add the frozen wings and cook (defrost) for 10 minutes. Separate and remove the wings. Season them with the remaining dry spices.
- Place defrosted and seasoned wings back in the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes flipping the wings halfway through cooking.
- Place cooked wings in a large mixing bowl. Add the homemade buffalo sauce and toss the chicken wings well.
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