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    Gluten-Free Chicken Wings With Honey Mustard Sauce

    Published: Oct 6, 2024 by Rebecca Taig · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    These Gluten-Free Chicken Wings are baked to crispy perfection, and made with a homemade sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. The perfect appetizer for game day!

    A white plate with gluten free chicken wings and honey mustard sauce.
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    • Why You'll Love This Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Wings Recipe
    • Gluten-Free Chicken Wings Ingredients
    • Ingredient Notes
    • How To Make Gluten-Free Chicken Wings
    • How To Get Extra Crispy Chicken Wings
    • Storage
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Variations
    • FAQ
    • More Game Day Recipes You'll Love
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    Why You'll Love This Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Wings Recipe

    This Gluten-Free Wings recipe is a game-day favorite that we love to serve on the Super Bowl and throughout the football season. Here's why you will love this gluten-free chicken wing recipe:

    • Healthier baked crispy chicken wings, no deep frying needed. Most conventional wing recipes are made in a deep fryer, but these crispy wings are baked in the oven with very little oil. Our favorite way to make wings!
    • Homemade honey mustard sauce. These sticky wings are made with a homemade honey mustard sauce that not only has a great flavor but is made with no gluten-containing ingredients. 
    • A simple recipe that is easy to make. This chicken wing recipe can be made from start to finish in under an hour, super easy! For large gatherings, you can double or triple the recipe.

    Other game-day recipes that make a perfect addition to these wings include bacon-wrapped dates, blackberry brie tarts, honey-baked brie, and chicken lettuce wraps.  

    Gluten-Free Chicken Wings Ingredients

    Gluten free chicken wings with honey  mustard sauce ingredients.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Chicken Wings: Look for high-quality meat, preferably organic. You can use a combination of wings and drumettes. Trim off the wing tips if needed. 
    • Avocado Oil: Avocado oil has a higher smoking point than olive oil, which helps to crisp the wings without burning them.
    • Salt + Black Pepper: These wings are seasoned with just salt and pepper, that's it!
    • Dijon Mustard: This gives a tangy bite to the sauce. You can also use stone ground mustard or spicy brown mustard, just make sure there is no added sugar, for the healthiest option. 
    • Honey: I love using local organic honey to sweeten the honey mustard sauce.
    • Apple Cider Vinegar: This acid helps balance the salty sweetness. You could also use fresh lemon juice.
    • Hot Sauce: This will add some heat to the sauce. Use as little or as much as you'd like.

    Find the printable recipe card with full instructions and measurements below.

    How To Make Gluten-Free Chicken Wings

    Steps showing how to make gluten free chicken wings. Dry the wings, then add salt, pepper and oil. Bake the wings, make the honey mustard sauce, coat the wings, and return to the oven.
    • Step 1: Prepare the wings. Preheat the oven to 425° Fahrenheit. Layer a piece of parchment paper onto a baking sheet then place a wire rack on top. Use a paper towel to remove any moisture from the chicken wings. Place wings in a large bowl and toss with the oil, salt, and pepper.
    • Step 2: Bake the wings. Spread out the wings in a single layer on the wire rack and bake for 40 minutes or until crispy.
    • Step 3: Make the honey mustard sauce. Add the Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce to a small bowl. Stir until well combined.
    • Step 4: Coat the wings. Remove the golden brown wings from the oven. Using tongs, toss the wings in the sauce until fully coated. 
    Dipping the gluten free chicken wings in a honey mustard sauce and then baking.
    • Step 5: Back in the oven. Place chicken wings back onto the wire rack and into the oven to cook for another 5 minutes.
    • Step 6: Serve. Plate the wings and serve immediately with leftover sauce.
    A side view of a white plate with crispy gluten free chicken wings, and a bowl of honey mustard sauce in the back.

    How To Get Extra Crispy Chicken Wings

    • Make sure the wings are dry.  There are several ways to ensure your chicken wings will have a crispy skin. The first step is to soak up any excess moisture on the wings by drying them with a few paper towels. You can also let the wings dry out in the refrigerator for several hours before baking.
    • Bake the wings on a wire rack.  For best results and even crispier skin, place the wings on a lined large-rimmed baking sheet to help the heat circulate while cooking. This helps create ultra-crisp wings.
    • Coat the wings in baking powder. After drying the chicken wings with a paper towel, toss them in 1 tablespoon of gluten-free baking powder, NOT baking soda! Then add on the rest of the seasonings such as salt, pepper, and oil.

    Storage

    • To store: Store any leftover wings in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days. 

    Serving Suggestions

    • Use the extra honey mustard sauce for dipping: The chicken wings are fully cooked before adding the honey mustard coating, therefore any extra sauce can be transferred to a bowl and used as a dipping sauce.
    • Serve the wings right away: Wings tend to naturally dry out the longer they sit, losing their crispiness, so it is best to serve them right out of the oven.

    Variations

    • Garlic Wings: For a touch of garlic add a teaspoon of garlic powder along with the salt, black, pepper, and avocado oil. 
    • Spicy Wings: For a spice kick add a pinch of cayenne pepper or extra hot sauce.
    • Maple Mustard Wings: Instead of honey use an equal amount of organic pure maple syrup.
    • Lower Sugar Honey Mustard Wings: You can adjust the honey to just two tablespoons for a less sweet version.
    A close up photo of gluten free chicken wings with honey mustard sauce.

    FAQ

    Can I make gluten-free chicken wings in the air fryer?

    Yes, you can make these chicken wings in an air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, divide the recipe as needed. 
    Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Cook the air fryer chicken wings for 16-18 minutes, flipping halfway through. 
    Cooking time may vary, so make sure to use a meat thermometer and cook until wings reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Add the cooked wings to the honey mustard mixture and toss to combine. Return the wings to the air fryer for 2-3 more minutes. Serve.

    Can I use the extra honey mustard sauce as a dipping sauce?

    The chicken should be fully cooked before it is coated in the honey mustard sauce, and you can safely use any leftover sauce as a dipping sauce. 

    Do you put sauce on the wings before or after baking?

    Coat the wings in the honey mustard sauce once they are fully cooked, this helps ensure the wings get nice and crisp.

    What are the health benefits of chicken wings?

    Chicken wings are low carb, high in protein, and natural B vitamins.

    How long are chicken wings good for in the fridge?

    Fully cooked chicken wings can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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    I hope you love this Gluten-Free Chicken Wings recipe as much as I do! If you make it, I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comment box below. Your review will help other readers in the community.

    Recipe

    Gluten Free Chicken Wings Recipe

    Gluten-Free Chicken Wings With Honey Mustard Sauce

    Recipe Author : Rebecca Taig
    Diet :Gluten Free
    These Gluten-Free Chicken Wings are baked to crispy perfection, and made with a homemade sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. The perfect appetizer for game day!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 55 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 380 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    Honey-Mustard Sauce

    • ⅓ cup dijon mustard
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon hot sauce

    Chicken

    • 2 pounds chicken wings, tips removed (about 20-24 wings)
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
    • salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 425° Fahrenheit. Layer a piece of parchment paper onto a large baking sheet with a wire rack to place on top.
    • Prepare the wings. Use a paper towel to blot and remove any moisture from the chicken wings. Add the wings to a large bowl and toss with the avocado oil, salt, and black pepper.
    • Bake the wings. Spread out the wings in a single layer on the wire rack and bake for 40 minutes or until crispy. The internal temperature of the wings should read 165° Fahrenheit.
    • Make the honey mustard sauce. Add the Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce to a medium-sized bowl. Stir until well combined.
    • Coat the wings. Remove the wings from the oven. Using tongs, toss the wings in the sauce until fully coated.
    • Back in the oven. Place the coated wings back onto the baking sheet into the oven to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
    • Serve. Plate the wings and serve immediately with leftover sauce.

    Notes

    Use the extra sauce for dipping: The chicken wings are fully cooked before coating them in the honey mustard, therefore any extra sauce can be used for dipping. 
    Serve the wings right away!
    Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 23gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 345mgPotassium: 236mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 196IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Lilli says

      February 13, 2023 at 10:28 am

      5 stars
      I also made these for Super Bowl Sunday. They were a hit! The recipe is perfect in delivering that crisp texture for wings. The flavor was also delicious.

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    2. Sarah says

      February 12, 2023 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for Super Bowl and my family loved it! The honey caramelizes so it’s a crispier wing than if you used Buffalo wing sauce. Loved it!

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      • Rebecca Taig says

        February 12, 2023 at 6:51 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Sarah!

        Thank you for your review. 🙂

        Reply

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