Best Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Honey Mustard Glaze

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Crispy, golden chicken wings glazed with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, perfect for a quick, crowd-pleasing snack. This american-inspired air fryer ready in about 40 minutes pairs chicken wings, honey, (Dijon) mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Toss chicken wings with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  2. Step 2: Cook for 15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix honey, mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Brush the glaze over the wings.
  4. Step 4: Return wings to the air fryer and cook for 5-7 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Best Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Honey Mustard Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Best Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Honey Mustard Glaze?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken wings from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Best Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Honey Mustard Glaze?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Best Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Honey Mustard Glaze for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Best Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Honey Mustard Glaze?

American air fryer like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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