Yowsa. Now we’re talking about some seriously devour-worthy wings. These air fryer maple wings are beyond finger-lickingly good. As soon as I took my first bite I instantly regretted not making more wings and sauce. The wings are your standard air fryer wings. A little seasoning and cooked until the skin is crispy. The sauce, though, is the star of the show. The right sweetness. The right umami thing. And just a kiss of heat. These are great wings!
Step Up Your Teriyaki Game
You can use whatever teriyaki sauce you like to make these air fryer maple wings. But for me, my go-to teriyaki sauce is from the fine folks over at Bourbon Barrel Food. They have two versions actually. The Kentuckyaki sauce is a wonderfully bourbon-infused sauce that has such a great, deep flavor. It’s great anywhere I need a teriyaki sauce. And of course their spicy version is … spicier! It also makes for a great sauce for these wings!
The maple syrup in this sauce gives off a wonderful, sweet, warm aroma. It kind of ‘sets the mood’ for these wings. Turn down the lights, sit down, and enjoy some great wings!
Oh, The Sauce!
As easy as it is to make, and as simple as the ingredients are, the sauce is really amazing. Wings are not this sauce’s only perfect match, either. It’s perfect for dipping chicken nuggets or fingers. Like beyond perfect even. Slather it on grilled chicken breast just before you put it on a bun for a chicken sandwich. Yum.
Ribs are another great use for this sauce. Asian-inspired flavors and pork are the perfect marriage. Try it and you’ll never go back to using traditional BBQ sauces on your ribs.
Oh, and burgers too! Ground pork or chicken burgers are even better with the sauce on them!
- Kentuckyaki is teriyaki sauce made Kentucky-Style…
- This all-natural sauce is sweetened with…
Also try my Kentuckyaki wings!
Air Fryer Maple Wings
Ingredients
For the wings
- 3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the sauce
- ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- ½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tablespoon dried red pepper flakes
- 2 cups maple syrup
Instructions
For the wings
- Season the wings with salt and pepper.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 F.
- Working in batches if needed, air fry the wings for 12 minutes.
- Flip the wings and air fry another 12 minutes.
- Turn the air fryer temperature to 400 F and fry another 6 minutes or until the wings are golden brown.
- Remove the wings and toss in the sauce. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.
For the sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Continue to simmer until slightly reduced.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.
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- Made for wings and more
