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Maurice's Spicy Chicken Wings

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Submitted by scook

Baked spicy chicken wings marinated in soy sauce, honey, and dry mustard. Crispy oven-baked drumettes with a sweet heat glaze that sticks to every bite.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

30 min

READY

2 hrs

These baked chicken wings get their punch from a dead-simple marinade: soy sauce for salt and umami, honey for sticky sweetness, and a generous hit of dry mustard that brings real, sinus-clearing heat. No deep fryer needed.

The trick is the overnight marinate (or at least two hours). That time lets the soy and honey penetrate deep into the meat, so every bite carries flavor all the way through. Baking on a rack set over a foil-lined sheet is key here. Air circulates underneath the drumettes, rendering the skin crispy on all sides instead of leaving soggy bottoms.

Pull them when the edges turn golden and the glaze looks lacquered and caramelized. That’s your sweet spot.

Chef Tips

  • Pat the drumettes dry before adding to the marinade bag. Less surface moisture means better glaze adhesion
  • Flip the bag a couple times while marinating so all pieces get equal time in the sauce
  • Don’t crowd the rack. Leave space between each wing for airflow, or you’ll steam them instead of crisping them
  • The dry mustard is doing the hot and spicy work here, so don’t skimp on it

Variations

  • Toss in a tablespoon of sriracha or sambal oelek to the marinade for an extra layer of chili heat
  • Swap honey for maple syrup and add a pinch of smoked paprika for a BBQ-leaning version
  • Use tamari instead of soy sauce to keep these gluten-free

Ingredients

40 40
EACH EACH CHICKEN DRUMETTE *
158
CUP ML HONEY
4 20
TEASPOONS ML VEGETABLE OIL
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML DRY MUSTARD

Directions

Put drumettes into a plastic bag.

Mix remaining ingredients together and pour into the bag.

Close bag securely and shake until chicken is well coated.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place rack on top of baking sheet.

Remove chicken from bag and place on the rack.

Bake for 30 minutes, until wings are crisp and golden.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 78g (2.8 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 183 23% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1799mg 75%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Sugars g
Protein 7g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 4% Iron 7%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free
 
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