Honey Mustard Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
Crispy baked chicken wings tossed in a flavorful homemade honey mustard sauce create a perfect appetizer or snack. These wings are seasoned with a blend of baking powder and spices for extra crispiness and baked to golden perfection before being coated in a tangy-sweet honey mustard glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
For the Wings
- 4 pounds chicken wing sections (fresh or frozen and thawed)
- 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
- Parsley, for garnish
For the Honey Mustard Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Rack: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a wire rack over a sheet pan and spray it with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Dry the Wings: Use paper towels to thoroughly dry the chicken wings, removing as much moisture as possible to ensure they become crispy during baking.
- Mix Seasonings: In a mixing bowl, combine baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and cracked pepper. Stir these dry ingredients well.
- Coat the Wings: Place the wings in a large bowl and sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over them. Stir or toss the wings thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
- Arrange and Bake Wings: Arrange the chicken wings on the wire rack in a single layer with skin side up. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip over and bake for another 20 minutes until cooked through and the skin is crispy and golden.
- Toss with Honey Mustard: Remove the wings from the oven and toss them with half of the prepared honey mustard sauce to coat them evenly.
- Final Bake: Return the tossed wings to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes to set the sauce and finish cooking.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the wings for a fresh touch. Serve immediately with the remaining honey mustard sauce on the side for dipping.
- Make Honey Mustard Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, honey, white distilled vinegar, and cracked pepper until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
Notes
- Be sure to dry the wings thoroughly; moisture can prevent crispiness.
- Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid any metallic taste.
- Adjust honey and mustard quantities if you prefer a sweeter or tangier sauce.
- The wire rack allows air circulation around the wings for even crisping.
- Leftover wings can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
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