Crispy Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings
Golden, crunchy chicken wings glazed with a sweet and savory honey-mustard sauce, perfect for dipping and snacking. This american-inspired quick meals ready in about 55 minutes pairs (about 1.5 lbs/680 g) chicken wings, (45 ml) honey, (30 ml) Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 24 pieces (about 1.5 lbs/680 g) chicken wings
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) honey
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp (5 ml) (optional) hot sauce
- 2 tbsp (15 g) cornstarch
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp (5 g) to taste salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 g) freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mix honey, mustard, soy sauce, garlic, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Toss chicken wings in the mixture, then coat with cornstarch.
- Step 2: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken wings and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and crispy, flipping occasionally.
- Step 3: Transfer to a baking sheet, bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes until skin is crackling and juices are sealed.
- Step 4: Serve warm with extra honey drizzled on top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Crispy Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (25 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Crispy Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (45 ml) honey from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Crispy Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Crispy Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Crispy Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings?
American quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
