Today, we will learn how to cook chicken wings from Costco, making the greatest frozen chicken wings in an air fryer requires only a few minutes of preparation time, followed by cooking time ranging from ten to fifteen minutes. A little olive oil is used to get the proper level of crispiness, and then the wings are finished off with your preferred wing sauce.

A bag of frozen chicken wings is always in my freezer, and I use them for quick snacks or as a simple meal with one of my favorite sides.

Why You Will Love This Recipe:

• It is the best method for cooking frozen chicken wings
• Air-fried chicken wings are crispier than oven-baked wings
• Thanks to the circulating hot air, the skin is nice and crispy
• A healthy alternative to fried food
• Easy to do and takes less than 20 minutes

Are frozen Costco Chicken Wings already cooked?

Some frozen wings are already cooked, so you don’t have to worry about them being raw in the middle. But it still takes time because they’re solidly frozen and you want a crispy outside. Check the thickest drumette or wing to make sure it’s cooked through.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

• Frozen chicken wings: Except for these ones from Costco, any other type of frozen chicken wings can be used for this recipe. In addition to precooked and seasoned chicken wings, raw or precooked wings without any seasoning can also be used.
• Other cuts of chicken: You can also use these instructions for other cuts of chicken, such as drumsticks. Cooking times will need to be increased by 5 minutes for larger cuts like drumsticks.
• Oil: You can substitute olive oil with another type of vegetable oil. You can also skip the oil, but it helps the wings cook well. As an alternative, you can spray cooking spray on top of the wings and in the air fryer basket.
• Seasoning: If you are cooking unseasoned wings, you should add the seasoning after the first cooking round.

How To Cook Costco Frozen Chicken Wings In An Air Fryer?

• Place your Costco Frozen Chicken Wings in a bowl or on a plate.
• Pour over olive oil.
• Make sure the oil gets over as much chicken as possible while mixing.
• Place the Costco Frozen Chicken Wings in the air fryer basket then into the air fryer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes at 400 degrees F.
• If your Costco Frozen Chicken Wings haven’t reached 165 degrees after air frying, cook for a few more minutes.

How Do I Make My Air Fryer Wings Crispy?

If you want your Costco Chicken Wings to come out crisp, you can do a few things, but neither of them involves adding baking powder.

• Do not overcrowd your air fryer basket – cook the wings in a single layer, leaving some space between them
• Make sure the wings are flipped at least once – the circulating air should ensure an even cooking, but just to be sure I like to flip them once.
• The wings will come out more steamed than crispy if there’s a lot of liquid in the bottom of the basket (particularly if you’re cooking raw wings).

How To Cook Raw Frozen Chicken Wings In The Air Fryer?

• In a preheated air fryer basket, place chicken wings
• For 5 minutes, air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius)
• Remove the wings from the air fryer and drain the liquid. In the meantime, season the wings.
• Place the wings back into the air fryer basket, and cook for 7-10 minutes at 400°F (200°C), flipping halfway through.
• Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) – if not, continue cooking for a few minutes longer.

How Do You Cook Frozen Costco Chicken Wings In The Oven?

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Bake the frozen wings uncovered on foil-lined baking sheets for 25-30 minutes.
3. Cook fully cooked wings to a temperature of 140-145°F.

What Is The Best Brand Of Frozen Chicken Wings?

• TGI Friday’s Buffalo Style Chicken Wings are the best-frozen chicken wings.
• 365 Everyday Value Chicken Wings.
• Perdue Roasted Buffalo Glazed Wings.

Best Sauces To Serve With Costco Chicken Wings:

With your favorite dipping sauce, these Costco Chicken Wings make a great snack as is. These are some of my favorites:

• 5-minute Blue Cheese Dressing
• Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing
• Chipotle Ranch Dressing
• 2-minute Gluten Free BBQ Sauce
• Whipped Feta Cheese (Tyrosalata)

What To Serve With Costco Chicken Wings?

Here is a list of what you can serve your Costco Chicken Wings With:

• Avocado Fries
• Mexican Street Corn Salad
• Greek Wedge Salad
• Red Potato Salad
• Spicy Corn Carbonara
• Potato Salad Without Mayo
• Avocado Greek Salad
• Sweet Potatoes
• Vegan Avocado Caesar Salad

How To Store Costco Chicken Wings Leftovers?

• In the Fridge: Allow your Costco Chicken Wings leftovers to cool to room temperature then place them in an airtight container, transfer them into the fridge, and store for up to 3-5 days.
• In the Freezer: Properly stored, your Costco Chicken Wings Leftovers can last for up to 1 month in the freezer, make sure to place them in an airtight container before storing them.

Recipe Tips

• To shorten the cooking time, preheat your air fryer – if you don’t, you might need to cook longer
• Wings can be cooked from frozen without thawing
• For even cooking, cook chicken wings in one layer. If you are making more wings, cook them in batches.
• Remove any excess liquid from the bottom of the basket
• The cooking time depends on the size of the wings, but also on the air fryer you are using
• To add sauce (for example buffalo sauce) to your wings, do so five minutes before they are done. The wings should be removed from the air fryer basket, mixed with the sauce, and placed back in the basket.
• Make sure the wings are thoroughly heated or thoroughly cooked through – the internal temperature of raw and pre-cooked wings should reach 165°F (74°C).
• Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to four days in an airtight container
• Reheat chicken wings in an air fryer for five minutes at 300°F (150°C).

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Costco Chicken Wings Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving ( 4 Wings )

• Calories 190
• Total Fat 13g
• Saturated Fat 4g
• Cholesterol 100mg
• Sodium 100mg
• Total Carbohydrate 0g
• Dietary Fiber 0g
• Sugars 0g
• Protein 18g

Nutrition Facts Source: Source