Description
Make crispy and flavorful chicken wings effortlessly with this Ninja Speedi Chicken Wings Recipe! Cooked straight from frozen, these air fryer wings are coated in a delicious seasoning blend and crisped to perfection in under 30 minutes. Whether for game day or a quick snack, these wings are easy, convenient, and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon ranch powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
. Preheat the Air Fryer
- Preheat your Ninja Speedi, Ninja Foodi, or Air Fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
2. Initial Cooking
- Place frozen chicken wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes to begin defrosting and cooking the wings.
3. Season the Wings
- After 10 minutes, remove the wings from the air fryer.
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, paprika, lemon pepper, ranch powder, salt, and cornstarch until well coated.
4. Final Cooking
- Return the seasoned wings to the air fryer in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400°F for 13 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
5. Check for Doneness
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- If needed, cook for 2-3 more minutes for extra crispiness.
6. Serve & Enjoy
- Let the wings rest for a few minutes, then serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces!
Notes
- Crispy Wings Tip: Cornstarch helps create a crispy coating, so don’t skip it!
- Fresh Chicken Wings: Reduce the initial cooking time by 5-7 minutes if using fresh wings.
- Best Dipping Sauces: Pair with ranch, blue cheese, BBQ, buffalo sauce, or honey mustard.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Air-Frying
- Cuisine: American