Honey Mustard Chicken Wings for Parties & Big Game Days
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These spicy Honey Mustard Chicken Wings are ideal for serving at parties, picnics, or big game days. Using just 6 ingredients, you can get these tasty wings on the table in less than an hour!
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Honey Mustard Chicken Wings
The whole ingredients list and instructions are in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions, to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required and understand the steps and timings involved. Some images are for illustrative purposes.
Chicken wings are such a great choice for casual gatherings because they are easy to make and are perfect for eating with your fingers.
They are also extremely versatile because they can be tossed with any number of sauces or seasonings.
The honey-mustard sauce used in this version is delicious and it pairs beautifully with potato salad.
In this recipe, the wings are roasted in the oven first, before being tossed in a homemade honey-mustard sauce.
There is a spicy optional extra with the addition of hot sauce, and while you can serve the wings immediately after coating them in the sauce, they can be broiled (grilled) for an extra tasty finish.
Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
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Ingredients Needed For Honey Mustard Chicken Wings
- Fresh Produce – Garlic
- Protein – Chicken Wings
- Dairy – Unsalted Butter
- Store Cupboard – Sea Salt, Black Pepper
- Smoked Paprika
- Honey – try to buy locally-produced honey when possible.
- Dijon Mustard
- Frank’s Original Hot Sauce – or your preferred brand of hot sauce. An optional ingredient.
The complete list of ALL ingredients with measurements is found on the recipe card at the end of this post.
Equipment Needed For This Recipe
- Sharp Knife
- Chopping/Cutting Board
- Large Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper – also known as baking paper or greaseproof paper.
- Medium Saucepan
- Non-Reactive Mixing Bowls – such as glass, ceramic, stainless steel, or non-staining plastics like silicone. These types of bowls are ideal for preparing acidic foods like tomatoes, lemon juice, and vinegar.
- Aluminum Foil
Recipes on The Purple Pumpkin Blog use cup measurements and/or weighted measurements. American cups and kitchen food scales are handy pieces of equipment to have in your kitchen as it means you’ll be able to make all of the different recipes on my blog. I try to give American US customary, imperial, and metric measurements in my recipes. Please note, that you can mix cup measurements with weighted measures, but never mix US customary/imperial (pounds, ounces, pints, etc.,) with metric (kilograms, grams, liters, etc.,).
More Recipes Using Chicken Wings
One of the hero ingredients in this dish is chicken wings, so here are some more recipes using the same:
- Instant Pot Sesame Garlic Chicken Wings for Big Game Days!
- Lemon-Pepper Baked Chicken Wings – An Awesome Game Day Appetizer!
- Char Siu Chicken Wings
How Do I Make Honey Mustard Chicken Wings?
The printable recipe card has the full ingredients list and instructions and can be found at the end of this post.
Step 1 – Preheat Oven: Preheat your own to 425°F/220°C/Gas 7 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2 – Season Wings: Place the chicken wings on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Season them with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, and place in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until the skin is crispy.
Step 3 – Make Honey Mustard Sauce: While the wings are roasting in the oven, add garlic and butter to a saucepan over medium heat for a couple of minutes until the garlic softens.
Reduce heat to low and stir in honey and Dijon mustard. Simmer for a couple of minutes until the honey dissolves completely. Remove from heat and stir in hot sauce, if using. Set aside.
Step 4 – Coat Chicken Wings: Remove the wings from the oven and transfer them to a large glass bowl. Pour the honey-mustard mixture on top and toss to combine.
Step 5 – Serve or Broil: The chicken wings can be served immediately as is, or placed under a hot broiler (grill) for 1-2 minutes until brown and bubbly.
Recipe Tips
- You can save money by trimming your wings yourself. (See the photo below for the approximate location of where to cut each whole wing).
- They are a little easier to trim after they’ve been cooked.
- Immediately freeze the tips to make chicken stock, if desired.
More Appetizer Recipes
Looking for more appetizers to make? Check these recipes out next:
- Instant Pot Asian-Style Sticky Ribs Recipe
- Pizza-Stuffed Baked Potato Skins with Pepperoni & Fresh Basil
- Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos with Pico de Gallo for Feeding A Crowd!
- Hot Cajun Shrimp Dip For Mardi Gras & Game Nights!
- Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe For A Crowd
Storing Leftovers & Freezing
- Storing Leftovers: Cool, transfer to an airtight container, and store in the fridge for 2-3 days. Ensure food is piping hot throughout when re-heating.
- Freezing Instructions:
- Cool completely and transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container or bag.
- If freezing in food bags, squeeze out as much air from the bags as possible.
- Place in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Label with the name of the dish, thawing/reheating instructions, and the date to keep track of your food storage.
- To defrost the chicken wings place them in the fridge to thaw overnight (or at least 12 hours).
- Reheat until piping hot throughout and reaches an internal temperature of 70°C/165°F but this can differ depending on the cut.
- Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart for Cooking
- With all leftovers, make sure the food looks and smells okay before consuming.
- Consult the Food Standards Agency in your country for the most up-to-date advice on storing and freezing foods: Food Standards Agency (UK) | Food Safety (USA).
Honey Mustard Chicken Wings Recipe Card
The printable recipe card below has the full ingredients list and instructions. To save ink, any demonstration photos do not print.
Honey Mustard Chicken Wings
These spicy Honey Mustard Chicken Wings are ideal for serving at parties, picnics, or big game days.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs (1.3kg) chicken wings, trimmed
- 1-2 tsp smoked paprika
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Honey-Mustard Sauce
- 2 Tbps unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 3 Tbsp honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C/Gas 7. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the chicken wings to the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, not touching or overcrowding. Season the wings with paprika, salt, and black pepper, to taste, before placing them in the center of the preheated oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the skin is crispy, the chicken is cooked, and the juices run clear.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce by adding the butter and garlic to a saucepan over medium heat, stirring for 1-2 minutes until the garlic softens.
- Reduce heat to low and add the honey and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine and simmer for a few minutes, until the honey dissolves completely. Remove pan from heat and stir in hot sauce, if using. Set aside.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the wings to a large glass bowl. Pour the honey-mustard mixture on top and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or place the coated wings on a large, rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and place under a hot broiler (grill) for 1-2 minutes, or until brown and bubbly. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 118Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 373mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 9gProtein: 3g
This site uses Nutritionix to provide estimated nutrition. Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Recipes To Make A Special Dinner
You’ve made the appetizer, but what about the rest of the courses?
Here are additional recipes to create a menu for a dinner party or special meal:
- Soup: Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe
- Salad: Grilled Corn Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
- Main Dish: Cast Iron Ribeye Steak with Green Herb Sauce
- Side Dish: Oven-Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
- Beverage: Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail with Citrus Vodka & Lime
- Dessert: Peanut Butter Pumpkin Brownies Recipe
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