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Hot Honey Mustard Chicken Wings in Air Fryer Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Hot Honey Mustard Chicken Wings are perfectly crisp and juicy, cooked in an air fryer for a healthier take on a classic favorite. The wings are seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne for a spicy kick, then glazed with a sweet and tangy hot honey mustard sauce made from Dijon and whole grain mustards, raw honey, and a touch of apple cider vinegar. Ideal for game day or a quick weeknight treat, this recipe delivers bold flavors with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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Chicken Wings

  • 4 pieces chicken wings (drumettes, wingettes, and tip)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (add to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (add or lessen to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (up to 2 tablespoons)

Hot Honey Mustard Sauce

  • 3½ tablespoons raw and unfiltered honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain old-style mustard
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • ¼ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven to 375°F (191°C) and set the timer for 25 minutes to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for cooking the wings evenly and quickly.
  2. Prepare Chicken Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove any moisture, then separate the drumettes from the wingettes and tips to promote even cooking across all parts.
  3. Season Wings: Drizzle the wings lightly with olive oil to help the seasoning stick. Sprinkle garlic powder, cayenne powder, kosher salt, and black pepper evenly over all sides. Let the wings rest at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes to let the flavors penetrate the meat.
  4. Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the seasoned wings skin side up on the Air Fryer tray. Position drumettes toward the inner chamber and wingettes with tips near the door to optimize airflow and cooking distribution within the air fryer.
  5. Initial Air Fry: Cook the wings for 5 minutes, then carefully flip them skin side down to encourage even crisping. Continue air frying for an additional 8 minutes at 375°F.
  6. Prepare Mustard Sauce: In a shallow bowl, mix Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, cayenne powder, and a pinch of salt. Reserve 1 tablespoon of this mixture separately. To the remaining mixture, add apple cider vinegar and honey, stirring until smooth to form the hot honey mustard sauce for coating.
  7. Make Mustard-Oil Glaze: Combine the reserved tablespoon of mustard mixture with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl, whisking until smooth and creamy for the glaze to brush on the wings.
  8. Glaze Wings: Remove the wings from the air fryer tray and lightly brush all sides with the mustard and olive oil glaze. Place them back on the tray skin side down for further cooking and caramelization.
  9. Adjust Temperature: Lower the air fryer temperature to 370°F (188°C) to cook the wings at a slightly gentler heat, ensuring they brown without burning.
  10. Cook Wingettes & Tips: Air fry the wingettes and tips for 5 more minutes at 370°F. Remove them, toss gently in the hot honey mustard sauce to coat, then return them skin side up to the tray and air fry for 2 additional minutes to caramelize the sauce. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
  11. Cook Drumettes: Air fry the drumettes for 7 minutes at 370°F. Remove and coat thoroughly in the hot honey mustard sauce. Return to the tray skin side up and air fry for a final 5 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure doneness.
  12. Serve: Transfer all the wings to a serving plate and serve immediately alongside the reserved mustard dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor and contrast.

Notes

  • Patting the wings dry is essential for achieving maximum crispiness in the air fryer.
  • Separating drumettes from wingettes and tips helps ensure even cooking times and texture.
  • Letting the wings marinate at room temperature allows the seasoning to penetrate better.
  • The reserved mustard sauce serves as a flavorful dipping option to balance the spiciness of the wings.
  • Always check the internal temperature of chicken wings to ensure they reach 165°F for food safety.
  • Adjust cayenne powder according to your spice tolerance for milder or hotter wings.

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