Hot Honey Mustard Wings

Why Make This Recipe

Hot Honey Mustard Wings are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. They are ideal for game day, parties, or any time you want a tasty snack. The combination of honey and mustard with a kick of hot sauce creates a unique flavor that everyone will love. Plus, they are easy to make and are sure to impress your family and friends!

How to Make Hot Honey Mustard Wings

Ingredients:

  • Chicken wings
  • Honey
  • Mustard
  • Hot sauce
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Paprika

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (or your air fryer).
  2. In a bowl, mix honey, mustard, hot sauce, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to create the sauce.
  3. Toss the chicken wings in the sauce until well coated.
  4. For oven-baked wings, place wings on a baking sheet and bake for about 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway. For air fryer, cook at 360°F for 25-30 minutes, shaking halfway. For oil-fried wings, heat oil in a pan and fry wings until golden and cooked through.
  5. Serve with extra sauce on the side.

How to Serve Hot Honey Mustard Wings

Serve your Hot Honey Mustard Wings with a side of celery and carrot sticks for a crunchy contrast. They also pair well with ranch or blue cheese dressing. These wings can be served as an appetizer or as part of the main meal.

How to Store Hot Honey Mustard Wings

To store leftover wings, place them in an airtight container in the fridge. They should stay fresh for up to 3 days. You can reheat them in the oven or air fryer to keep them crispy.

Tips to Make Hot Honey Mustard Wings

  • Make sure to coat the wings evenly in the sauce for the best flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your spice preference.
  • For extra crunch, broil the wings for the last few minutes of baking.

Variation

You can customize these wings by adding different spices or using different types of hot sauce to alter the flavor. If you want a tangier sauce, use Dijon mustard instead of yellow mustard.

FAQs

Can I use frozen chicken wings?

Yes, you can use frozen chicken wings. Just make sure to thaw them before cooking for even cooking.

What type of mustard works best?

Yellow mustard is commonly used, but you can use honey mustard or Dijon for a different taste.

Can I make these wings ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the wings and sauce ahead of time. Just coat the wings and refrigerate until you’re ready to cook them.

Hot Honey Mustard Wings

These wings are an irresistible blend of sweet and spicy flavors, making them perfect for game day or any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 wings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Wings
  • 2 pounds Chicken wings Use fresh or thawed wings for best results.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Mustard Yellow mustard is commonly used, but Dijon can be substituted.
  • 1/4 cup Hot sauce Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (or your air fryer).
  2. In a bowl, mix honey, mustard, hot sauce, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to create the sauce.
  3. Toss the chicken wings in the sauce until well coated.
Cooking
  1. For oven-baked wings, place wings on a baking sheet and bake for about 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway.
  2. For air fryer, cook at 360°F for 25-30 minutes, shaking halfway.
  3. For oil-fried wings, heat oil in a pan and fry wings until golden and cooked through.
Serving
  1. Serve with extra sauce on the side, and enjoy with celery and carrot sticks for a crunchy contrast.

Nutrition

Serving: 3gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 900mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Make sure to coat the wings evenly in the sauce for the best flavor. To store, place leftover wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for extra crispiness.

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