Ninja Foodi Crispy Buffalo Wings are made with juicy chicken wings, crispy skin, and a buttery buffalo sauce. Starting with frozen wings, the Ninja Foodi pressure cooks the chicken before crisping it to perfection.
I love making these buffalo wings for game day or a quick appetizer. They only need four ingredients, and the homemade buffalo sauce gives them just the right amount of heat.
Why I Love This Recipe
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Frozen Chicken Wings: No thawing needed! Use 2½ pounds of frozen wings.
- Water: Needed to pressure cook the wings before crisping.
- Frank’s RedHot Sauce: Gives the wings their classic buffalo flavor.
- Butter: Melted with the hot sauce to make a rich buffalo wing sauce.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Ninja Foodi Crispy Buffalo Wings
Prepare the Ninja Foodi: Pour 1 cup of water into the pot. Place the frozen chicken wings in the air fryer basket. For an Instant Pot, place the wings on a trivet.
Pressure Cook: Secure the pressure lid and cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes.
Release the Pressure: Carefully perform a quick pressure release.
Crisp the Wings: Remove the pressure lid and close the Air Crisp lid. Cook at 400°F for 20 minutes, checking every 5 minutes until the wings reach your desired crispness.
Make the Buffalo Sauce: Melt the butter in a separate bowl and stir in Frank’s RedHot sauce.
Coat and Serve: Toss the crispy wings in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Tips I Found Helpful 🩵
- Arrange the wings in a single layer when possible for crispier skin.
- Check the wings every 5 minutes during Air Crisp cooking to prevent overcooking.
- Make sure the wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Toss the wings in buffalo sauce after crisping to keep the skin from getting soggy.
How to Store Leftovers 🩵
Store leftover Ninja Foodi Crispy Buffalo Wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 5–7 minutes, or until heated through and crispy. You can also reheat them in the oven at 375°F.
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Ninja Foodi Crispy Wings
Ninja Foodi Crispy Buffalo Wings are made from frozen chicken wings, cooked until crispy, and tossed in a buttery homemade buffalo sauce.
Ingredients
- 2½ pounds frozen chicken wings
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup Frank's RedHot sauce
- 1 stick butter (½ cup)
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Ninja Foodi pot. Place the frozen chicken wings in the air fryer basket. If using an Instant Pot, place the wings on a trivet.
- Secure the pressure lid and cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes.
- Carefully perform a quick pressure release.
- Remove the pressure lid and close the Air Crisp lid. Cook at 400°F for approximately 20 minutes, checking every 5 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
- Melt the butter in a separate bowl and stir in Frank's RedHot sauce until combined.
- Transfer the crispy wings to a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For a regular Instant Pot without an air fryer lid, transfer the pressure-cooked wings to a baking sheet and broil, turning as needed, until crispy. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the wings and how frozen together they are. Always check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
2Amount Per Serving: Calories: 773Total Fat: 51gSaturated Fat: 16gUnsaturated Fat: 35gCholesterol: 406mgSodium: 1955mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 68g
Can I do this with frozen chicken wings?
yes mine were frozen
The Foodi is something I didn’t end up getting. I have so many Ninja products and then cheated on them with the Instant Pot – don’t tell them haha! I had no idea what the big difference was between the two but I had got the Instant Pot as a gift and enjoy it greatly. Now I question if I should break down at some point and get the Foodie too.
We all have our different favorite sauces so usually we add the sauce on our plates, so it is nice to see a recipe that adds the sauce at the end. I love it hot and everybody has their own level of heat. Wings is something I never thought to make in the IP, going to try them tho 🙂
What if your wings aren’t frozen?
Same amount of time
Can fresh, not frozen, wings be used? Same temp? Same cooking time?
Yes
Love Love Love this recipe.Thank You So Much….Donna
Do you drain the liquid before air frying?
Am I taking the water out between pressure and air frying?
My ninja intimidates me but I love wings so when I came across your easy to follow recipe I had to try it. Needless to say your recipe is now saved to my Favorites. They were absolutely perfect as was your guidance. Cheers to you. 😋
Happy to hear it