Honey Mustard Wings
Crispy, Sweet, Tangy and Packed with Flavor
These crispy, oven baked honey mustard wings strike the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. The natural sweetness of the honey pairs beautifully with the tangy bite of mustard, creating a sauce that’s rich without being heavy. A touch of garlic and vinegar rounds everything out, It’s simple but it tastes like something a little extra.
Don’t be surprised if this becomes one of those recipes you come back to again and again. It’s crowd-pleasing and just a little bit addictive.
Why You Will Love Them
- Simple ingredients, Big flavor. Just a few pantry staples turn these wings into something special
- Crispy without frying. A hot oven (or air fryer) gives you that perfect crunch.
- Sweet, tangy and irresistible. The honey mustard glaze hits every note.
Pairing Ideas & Serving Tips
- Drinks: Crisp Pilsners, wheat beers, your favorite chardonnay or sparkling lemonade.
- Sides: A simple green salad, celery sticks or sweet potato fries
- Upgrade it: Finish it with chopped fresh herbs for a gourmet twist.
Variations
- Spicy Honey Mustard Wings: Add cayenne or hot sauce to the glaze
- Honey Dijon Wings: Use dijon mustard instead of yellow
- Air Fryer Option: Cook at 380° F for 22-25 minutes, flipping halfway
The Secret to Crispy Oven Baked Wings
If you have ever wondered how to get perfectly crispy chicken wings without frying, baking powder is your secret weapon.
Baking powder helps draw moisture to the surface the chicken skin, where it evaporates during baking. As the skin dries becomes crisp and golden. No deep fryer required!
Here is why it works so well:
Raises pH levels: Baking powder slightly changes the pH of the chicken skin, helping it to brown more easily. (I always use aluminum-free to avoid any metallic taste)
Dries the skin: It pulls the moisture out, allowing the wings crisp uo in the oven’s dry heat.
Creates a light texture: As it bakes, the baking powder forms tiny bubbles, giving the skin that light, crackly crunch.
Simple ingredients, bold flavor and just the right touch of sweetness-these wings are everything a good recipe should be-I hope you enjoy making (and eating!) them as much as I do.
Until next time…make something you love and savor every tasty little morsel🩵
Honey Mustard Chicken Wings
Ingredients
WINGS
- 4 lbs chicken wings-whole or cut up to flats and drummettes
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE
- 1/2 cup mayonaise
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
WINGS
- Preheat oven to 425°
- Line a baking sheet (rimmed) with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top and spray with non stick spray.
- Pat wings dry, then toss in a bowl with spices and baking powder.
- Arrange wings on wire rack on prepared pan in a single layer.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flip to other side and bake for another 20 minutes, until crispy
HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE
- While chicken is cooking-in a small bowl, combine mayonaise, mustard, honey, vinegar and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- In medium size bowl, add 1/2 cup of the honey mustard sauce, add wings and toss.
- Place wings back on wire rack and broil for 2-3 minutes
- Serve with additional honey mustard sauce, if desired
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