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Air Fryer Maple Dijon Chicken Wings

Crispy air-fried chicken wings tossed in a tangy-sweet maple-mustard glaze that caramelizes in minutes. TikTok-easy weeknight dinner that tastes like you tried way harder than you did.

Total time
25 min
Servings
3
Calories
387
Protein
28g
Air Fryer Maple Dijon Chicken Wings
casualsatisfyingamericanchickencrispyjuicycaramelizedweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels, then toss with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Spread wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 15 minutes, shaking halfway.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk maple syrup and dijon mustard in a bowl until smooth.

  4. Step 4

    Toss hot wings with the glaze until every piece is coated.

  5. Step 5

    Return glazed wings to the air fryer and cook at 375°F for 5 minutes until the glaze caramelizes and edges look sticky.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately while the glaze is still tacky.

Tools you’ll need

  • air fryer
  • paper towels
  • small bowl
  • whisk

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