Perfectly Crispy Best-of-All-Time Baked Chicken Wings

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Golden, crispy chicken wings glazed with a honey-mustard glaze, served with a side of tangy coleslaw. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 60 minutes pairs chicken wings, honey, mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 8, 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.

★ 4.1 (10 ratings) Prep: 25 min Cook: 35 min Serves 8 American cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, mix 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp mustard, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1 tsp salt. Toss 24 chicken wings in the glaze until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Place the wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden, flipping halfway through.
  3. Step 3: For the coleslaw, combine 4 cups coleslaw mix, 1/2 cup carrot shreds, 1/2 cup red cabbage, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp vinegar, and 1 tsp salt. Toss until coated. Serve alongside the wings.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Perfectly Crispy Best-of-All-Time Baked Chicken Wings take to make?

Total time is about 60 minutes (25 min prep + 35 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 Perfectly Crispy Best-of-All-Time Baked 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 chicken wings from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Perfectly Crispy Best-of-All-Time Baked 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 Perfectly Crispy Best-of-All-Time Baked Chicken Wings for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). 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 Perfectly Crispy Best-of-All-Time Baked Chicken Wings?

American chicken 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.

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