Name: Easy Honey Mustard Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 frozen chicken wing sections; Oil spray, for spritzing; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar; Pinch of cracked pepper

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Introduction

These Easy Honey Mustard Chicken Wings are a perfect snack or appetizer, featuring a deliciously tangy and sweet sauce. Using the air fryer makes them crispy without the mess of deep frying, ideal for a quick and satisfying treat.

A white plate holds a stack of six golden-yellow chicken wings covered in a shiny, creamy sauce, sprinkled with small green parsley leaves and black pepper. Behind the wings, there is a pile of bright orange French fries with a slightly crispy texture. The plate is set on a white marbled surface with part of a white and dark blue striped cloth visible on the side. In the blurred background, a glass jar with a light yellow sauce and some green herbs add color contrasts. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

10 frozen chicken wing sections
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
Pinch of cracked pepper
Oil spray for cooking

Instructions

Step 1: Spritz the air fryer basket with oil spray and arrange the frozen chicken wings in a single, even layer.
Step 2: Lightly spritz the wings themselves with oil spray to help them crisp up.
Step 3: Cook the wings in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking for even crispiness.
Step 4: While the wings cook, make the honey mustard sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, honey, white distilled vinegar, and cracked pepper in a small bowl.
Step 5: Once the wings are cooked and crispy, toss them in the honey mustard sauce just before serving to coat evenly.

Tips & Variations

For extra heat, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the honey mustard sauce.
Fresh wings can be used; just adjust cooking time accordingly, usually 25 minutes at 400°F.
Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing for a classic pairing.

Storage

Store any leftover wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 5–7 minutes to maintain crispiness. The honey mustard sauce should be stored separately and added after reheating.

How to Serve

The image shows a black air fryer basket filled with twelve chicken wings coated in a bright yellow sauce, garnished with small green parsley leaves scattered on top and around the wings. The air fryer basket has a grid pattern at the bottom, letting some sauce drip through. To the right, there is a white bowl filled with golden brown French fries. The background is a white marbled surface with a wooden cutting board and a striped cloth partially visible beneath the air fryer handle. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh chicken wings instead of frozen?

Yes, fresh wings can be used. Reduce the cooking time to about 25 minutes at 400°F, flipping halfway through until they reach a safe internal temperature and are crispy.

Is it necessary to spray the wings with oil before air frying?

Spraying the wings with oil helps them crisp up nicely and prevents sticking, but it’s optional if your air fryer basket already has a non-stick coating.