Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Wings
These Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Wings are crispy, sticky, and packed with sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Perfect for game day or any easy weeknight meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings trimmed
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup whole grain mustard
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- freshly chopped chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prep and Season the Wings
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Place the wings in a large bowl, drizzle with canola oil, then sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss well to coat every wing evenly.
Arrange on a Wire Rack
- Set a wire rack on top of a baking sheet and arrange the wings in a single layer with space in between. This lets hot air circulate around the wings, ensuring they bake crisp on all sides without sitting in their own juices.
Bake the Wings
- Place the wings in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through. You want them golden and crisp, with the internal temperature reaching 165°F (74°C). For extra crispy wings, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end, watching closely to avoid burning.
Make the Honey Mustard Sauce
- While the wings bake, whisk together whole grain mustard, honey, and hot sauce in a bowl until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust the heat level by adding more hot sauce if desired.
Toss Wings in Sauce
- Once the wings are out of the oven, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the honey mustard sauce over the wings and toss thoroughly to coat each piece in the sticky glaze.
Garnish and Serve
- Arrange the sauced wings on a serving platter and sprinkle freshly chopped chives over the top for a burst of color and mild onion flavor. Serve immediately with celery sticks, ranch, or blue cheese dressing on the side.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Wire Rack
- Mixing Bowls
- Tongs
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Notes
- Use olive oil instead of canola oil for a richer flavor and heart-healthy fats.
- Swap honey with pure maple syrup for a different natural sweetness and antioxidants.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes to regain crispiness.
- Freeze cooked wings in freezer-safe containers and thaw overnight before reheating.