- Why did the marinade burn?
- Honey caramelizes and burns quickly. If browning too fast, cover with foil.
- Can I use chicken breast?
- Yes, but breast is drier. Reduce cooking time or it becomes tough as leather.
Sticky Honey-Mustard Baked Chicken Wings
This recipe relies on contrast: honey's sweetness dulls the mustard's sharp acidity, while oven heat caramelizes sugars on the skin. The result is a sticky, shiny glaze over juicy meat and crispy skin.
Ingredients
2.25
lbs
Chicken wings (cleaned, tips removed)
4
tbsp
Wildflower Honey
3
tbsp
Dijon Mustard
2
cloves
Crushed garlic
2
tbsp
Olive oil
1
tsp
Salt
0.5
tsp
Ground black pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Brush
Allergen Information
Mustard
Instructions
1
✓
Pat wings thoroughly dry. Season with salt and pepper.
Tip: Moisture is the enemy of crispiness. Wet skin steams instead of roasting.
2
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Whisk honey, mustard, oil, and garlic in a bowl until emulsified.
Tip: Oil helps dissolve fat-soluble flavors and protects meat from drying.
3
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Toss wings in marinade to coat evenly. Let sit 30 mins (or overnight).
Tip: Salt and marinade penetrate fibers, altering protein structure for juicier meat.
4
✓
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange wings on parchment-lined sheet, spaced apart.
Tip: Touching wings steam each other. Convection setting helps crisping.
5
✓
Bake 35-40 mins. Flip halfway through and brush with remaining marinade.
Tip: Done when skin is dark golden brown (honey makes it darker than usual) and meat pulls from bone.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 2.25 lbs Chicken wings (cleaned, tips removed)
- 4 tbsp Wildflower Honey
- 3 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 cloves Crushed garlic
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper