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Sweet Heat Mustard Wings

These sweet heat mustard wings are baked until crispy and golden brown. The perfect amount of heat, spice and sweetness. A delicious appetizer.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Appetizer, Chicken, Mustard, Spicy, Summer, Sweet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 5
Author Leona G.

Equipment

  • Sheet Pan 12x18
  • 1.5 qt Saucepan
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

  • 2 lbs chicken wings flats & drums
  • 1 tsp baking powder not soda
  • 2 tsp koser salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Sweet Heat Mustard Sauce

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar light or dark
  • ⅓ cup yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp stone ground mustard or dijon
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple or agave
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt

Instructions

Wings

  • Preheat your oven to 425°
  • MIx the spices together along with the baking powder and set aside. Wash your chicken and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. Spread them out onto a wire rack lined sheet pan. Sprinkle with your spice mix and bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping them over halfway through.
  • Add the baked wings to a large mixing bowl and pour over the sauce. Toss to combine. Add in freshly chopped cilantro & scallion. Optional

Sauce

  • Add the butter, mustards, brown sugar, honey & water to a saucepan. Cook on low heat. Once the butter is melted and sugar is dissolved, add in the spices. Simmer on low for 2-3 more minutes. Pour into a bowl and set aside.

Notes

  • Turning the wings halfway through the baking process, ensures both sides will crisp up.
  • Make sure your wings are completely dry before seasoning them and placing them in the oven. This also is key for crispy wings. I like to use paper towels for this.