Ninja Crispi Frozen Chicken Wings
Description
Crispy chicken wings cooked straight from frozen in the Ninja Crispi — no thawing, no oven, and one glass container from freezer to plate.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb frozen chicken wings, raw, party-cut
- 1 tsp neutral oil, for the crisper plate
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp coarse black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp baking powder, optional, for extra crisp
- ½ cup buffalo sauce or sauce of choice, for tossing
Instructions
- Set the crisper plate in the 4-quart glass container and wipe it with the oil.
- Add the frozen wings. They'll be clumped together — that's expected. Do not season yet.
- Attach the PowerPod, select MAX CRISP, set 10 minutes, and press START.
- Lift the PowerPod off. Separate the wings and spread them into a single layer. Pour off any liquid that has collected in the bottom of the container.
- Season the wings with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder if using. They'll be damp, so everything sticks.
- Replace the PowerPod and run MAX CRISP for 12 more minutes, shaking or flipping once at the 6-minute mark.
- Check the internal temperature at the thickest part of a drumette. Wings are safe at 165°F but best at 180–185°F. Add 3 minutes and re-check if needed.
- Transfer the wings to a large bowl, add the sauce, and toss to coat. Serve right away.
Equipment
- Ninja Crispi Portable Cooking System
- 4-quart glass container (or 6-cup for a smaller batch)
- Crisper plate
- Instant-read thermometer
- Silicone-tipped tongs
Notes
Pre-cooked wings cook much faster. If the bag says "fully cooked," use 12–15 minutes total on MAX CRISP with a separation stop at 6 minutes.
Sauced frozen wings need AIR FRY, not MAX CRISP. Sugary coatings scorch under the higher setting.
Never skip the separation step. Wings frozen together cook as a single mass and come out unevenly.
Sauce off the heat. Tossing in a bowl at the end keeps the crust intact; saucing in the container burns sugar onto the glass.
Leftovers: store in the same glass container under the snap lid for up to 3 days. Reheat on RECRISP for 4–5 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 2127mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 348IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg