Whiskey Honey Mustard Chicken Wings

Whiskey Honey Mustard Chicken Wings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken wings

  • Salt

  • 1/3 cup honey

  • 3 tablespoons mustard

  • 2 tablespoons whiskey

  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 1 garlic clove

  • Salt and pepper

Directions

  • Sprinkle chicken generously with salt, allow to air dry while preparing glaze.
  • In a small saucepan, Combine remaining ingredients- aside from salt and pepper – whisk well to combine. Simmer for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Season sauce with salt and pepper, set aside.
  • For Deep Fried Wings
  • Heat oil 375 degrees F. You can use a deep fryer, or a heavy pan. If not using a deep fryer, use a deep, heavy pot, filled to at least 3″ deep.
  • Fry chicken wings in batches of about a dozen pieces each – allowing oil to come back up to temperature between each batch – until golden brown. (About 10-15 minutes per batch).
  • Transfer fried wings to a large bowl, toss with glaze, and serve hot!
  • For Baked Wings
  • Preheat oven to 400 F, line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Arrange wings on baking sheet, bake until crispy, golden, and cooked through – about 45 minutes.
  • Once fully cooked, transfer wings to a large bowl, toss with glaze, and serve hot!
  • For Air Fryer Wings
  • Preheat Air Fryer to 380 F.
  • Spread wings out in a single layer, or per your air fryer’s instructions
  • Cook for 22 minutes, flipping them after about 15 minutes.
  • At 22 minutes, check for doneness. They should be golden, crispy, and cooked all the way through. If they’re not, put them on for another few minutes.
  • Once fully cooked, transfer wings to a large bowl, toss with glaze, and serve hot!

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