Chef notes
Science is a big part of cooking! Whisking cornstarch into the glaze causes a chemical reaction that enables it to thicken and stick better to the wings. This ensures that every bite is perfectly coated with the delicious sauce. Who knew chemistry tasted so good?
If you don't have an air fryer, put the wings on a sheet pan and use the convection setting on your oven to cook them. Preheat your oven to 450 F and cook for 25 minutes. Flip the wings, then cook for another 25 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pure maple syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons barbecue seasoning
- 4 pounds chicken wings
Preparation
For the glaze:
1.Prepare glaze by whisking maple syrup, brown sugar and hot sauce in a small saucepot. Place on stove at medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
2.Combine cornstarch and cold water (using a fork) in a very small mixing bowl, then whisk into the glaze.
3.Continue whisking until the glaze comes to a boil, then turn off heat.
For the wings:
1.Preheat air fryer to 400 F for 3 minutes.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, Cajun seasoning and barbecue seasoning. Rub the mixture all over each of the wings.
3.Layer the wings in the air fryer (make sure they are not touching). Cook for 10 minutes.
4.Flip the wings and cook for another 6 to 10 minutes until they are browned. Place the cooking thermometer in one of the larger wings. Make sure it reads 165 F or higher.
5.Transfer wings to a clean mixing bowl. Toss them with the glaze, then serve.
