Easy Maple Mustard Wings in Air Fryer

Okay, it’s confession time. I’ve got this thing for wings — like if I could marry a recipe, it’d be these Easy Maple Mustard Wings in the Air Fryer. They’re crispy, sticky, and have this finger-licking good mix of sweet and tangy that will make you ponder why other foods even exist. For those skeptics thinking “Maple and mustard? Really?” just trust me on this one. The combo is pure magic and the air fryer makes them perfect when you’re low on energy, but high on hunger.

This is the recipe that has saved Tuesday nights at my house. You know, the day cusp you barely notice between the fresh memories of Monday blahs and the distant promise of Friday fun. My husband has declared them “better than the local pub’s wings,” which is like the highest compliment, considering he knows the pub menu better than his own middle name. Yeah, you get it. Life gets hectic, the week drags, and you need something fast and dirty-delicious. Enter these wings, arm-flex emoji and all. Throw them together in the time it takes to half-watch an episode of your favorite guilty-pleasure series, and you’ll win the dinner game.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Maple Mustard Wings in Air Fryer

– Left your oven mitts on the bus? No biggie. Air fryer to the rescue!
– The cleanup is cleaner than your conscience during a Netflix binge — basically nil.
– It’s sticky and messy, and that’s pure soul food. You’ll want to lick your fingers in front of strangers.
– It’ll make you seem like you spent hours in the kitchen when really, you barely peeled yourself off the couch.

How to Make It

Alright, so grab yourself a big ol’ bowl, and mix up the maple syrup and mustard until they’re having a beautiful time together. Then, toss in those wings. Seriously, get messy. Get those bad boys all coated like they’re dressing up for prom. And your trusty air fryer? Preheat that sucker. You don’t want the wings to sit awkwardly. Let them cook and check in on them a couple of times. Maybe you need a flip; maybe you do not. No rules here, just wing it. Har har, get it?

Ingredient Notes

– Maple Syrup: Not the fake stuff, alright? You want the real-deal syrup dripping from sugary heaven. Skip it, and you’ll regret it.
– Mustard: Dijon is your bestie here — spicy, smooth, doesn’t judge. Don’t cheat with the neon yellow stuff, or it might taste like you tried making hotdog wings.
– Chicken Wings: Okay, I once thought drumsticks were close enough. Nope. You want wings. Trust when I say: drumsticks be gone!

Recipe Steps:

1. Preheat the air fryer because everyone loves a toasty welcome.
2. Mix together the maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Feel like Picasso.
3. Coat the chicken wings in your mixed sauce. Really swaddle them.
4. Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
5. Cook for about 25-30 minutes. Flip halfway for equality.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t stack those wings — they need room. Wings crammed in together won’t crisp up like they’re supposed to.
– Not watching cooking time is a rookie mistake. Air fryers can be like wild, unpredictable stallions — keep an eye.

Storage Tips

If by some miracle you don’t devour them all, throw them in an airtight container. They’re pleasantly okay cold, but they’re a certified sunrise snack if reheated for breakfast. You’re living.

Variations and Substitutions

Out of maple syrup? Honestly, honey works — though it feels like cheating. If you’ve run out of Dijon, a dab of whole grain mustard gives a cool texture surprise. And let’s talk about when times get tough: just use what you have and hope it works out — it usually does, and bonus, you’ll have a story to tell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Easy Maple Mustard Wings in Air Fryer

These crispy and flavorful wings are coated in a sweet and tangy maple mustard sauce, then perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a quick and delicious appetizer or meal.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 lbs chicken wings
• ▢ 0.25 cup maple syrup
• ▢ 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
• ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil for coating wings
• ▢ 0.5 tsp salt
• ▢ 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
• ▢ 0.5 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
• Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
• While the wings are cooking, whisk together maple syrup and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
• When the wings are done, toss them in the maple mustard sauce until coated evenly.
• Serve immediately and enjoy your sweet and tangy air fryer wings.

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can broil the wings for 2 minutes after tossing in the sauce. Serve with celery sticks and ranch if desired.