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Glossy honey mustard chicken wings on a charcoal platter, crisp golden edges under a thin amber-yellow glaze with mustard seeds and parsley. The lower title bubble reads Honey Mustard Chicken Wing Recipe.
Good Fork Daily Editorial Kitchen

Honey Mustard Chicken Wing Recipe

Crispy baked honey mustard chicken wings with a tangy glossy glaze, clear doneness checks and late saucing that keeps honey from burning.
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Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds split chicken wings flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder not baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Rimmed sheet pan
  • Wire rack
  • Small saucepan
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F and set a lightly oiled wire rack over a foil-lined pan.
  2. Blot wings thoroughly and toss with baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and pepper.
  3. Arrange with space and bake 25 minutes. Turn and bake 18 to 25 minutes more until browned.
  4. Check several thick pieces away from bone and continue until every checked wing reaches at least 165°F.
  5. Warm Dijon, honey, whole-grain mustard, vinegar, butter and remaining salt for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking until glossy; do not boil hard.
  6. Rest wings 5 minutes, toss with enough warm glaze to coat lightly and serve extra glaze separately.

Notes

  • Read ingredient labels and the manual for any appliance used.
  • Begin checking at the early end of the range.
  • USDA guidance lists 165°F as the safe minimum internal temperature for all poultry and reheated leftovers.
  • This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review.