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Perdue Air Fryer Ready Roasted Wing
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Perdue Air Fryer Ready Roasted Wing

Perdue
22 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
13g
Protein
550mg
Sodium
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Perdue Air Fryer Ready Roasted Wing (22 oz) is a frozen convenience poultry item you'd find in the supermarket's frozen proteins and appetizer section, shelved alongside other frozen wings, breaded chicken pieces, party snacks and family-size entrees. It is positioned for quick-prep meals — marketed to shoppers looking for an easy hot snack or a simple protein to finish in an air fryer or oven. Seen on the shelf in a printed plastic bag with product photography and Perdue branding, the package leans on the brand's mainstream, family-oriented reputation and the “air fryer ready” convenience hook rather than specialty or organic claims. This product fits shopping trips for last-minute dinners, game-day prep, and casual weekend gatherings where convenience and crowd-pleasing flavor matter. Perdue’s positioning speaks to busy families and value-oriented shoppers who trust supermarket poultry brands for affordable protein and consistent results. Label characteristics include prominent convenience claims and the familiar Perdue logo; there is no explicit organic certification or child-focused cartooning, though ingredients lists include terms such as “natural flavor.” In plain processing terms, the wings are a highly processed frozen ready-to-cook product that contains added starches, phosphates, flavor concentrates and other additives to preserve texture and taste. Sensory notes: when heated in an air fryer they develop a crisp, roasted exterior with moist meat inside, a savory-salty profile (notably high sodium) and a hint of sweetness from added dextrose and brothy/yeasty flavor layers. Ritual use: straight from freezer to air fryer, served with dipping sauces at casual gatherings or as an easy weeknight protein.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 oz
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol80mg27%
Sodium550mg24%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Protein13g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Chicken, Wing, Sections,, Water,, Food, Starch-Modified,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Rice, Flour,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Dextrose,, Chicken, Broth,, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Tapioca, Dextrin,, Natural, Flavor,, Onion, Powder,, Leavening, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate),, Dried, Garlic,, Xanthan, Gum,, Spice, Extract,, Spice, Extractive..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified starch, phosphates, dextrins, natural flavor, autolyzed yeast extract, xanthan gum), and is a frozen ready-to-cook product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Perdue Air Fryer Ready Roasted Wing

The Air Fryer Ready Roasted Wing is a decent protein option, packing in 13 grams of protein per serving, which is great for muscle maintenance. However, it has 550 mg of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy these in moderation. Overall, it’s a tasty treat that can fit into a balanced diet, especially for those busy weeknights!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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