Mike, Author at For the Wing

Extra-Tasty Baked Wings For A Crowd

I didn’t think these wings would be so good. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Right out of the oven, these extra-tasty baked wings for a crowd tasted as great as they smelled while they cooked. Slightly sweet. A good hint of soy sauce. And mustard. Yep, mustard. That’s the part I didn’t think would work. But it did. These wings are different, and a great way to feed a small group of people. These are not Buffalo-style wings. If I had to categorize them I’d call them Asian-inspired wings with a little sweetness. They’re nothing that’s gonna scare people off and make them reach for the nachos instead.

So Juicy, No Sauce Required

I didn’t do anything to these extra-tasty baked wings for a crowd other than to take them out of the oven and eat them. I didn’t need to sauce them. They have plenty of flavor as-is. I didn’t need to serve them with blue cheese or ranch dressing. They didn’t need it. Just pick ’em up, eat ’em. Repeat.

PS: I do think that these wings would be great with blue cheese dressing. That blue cheese ‘funk’ would offset the mild sweetness. If you’re into that thing, go for it.

Don’t Be Getting Fancy

There’s nothing fancy going on here. You don’t have to break the bank. Your grocery store’s brand brown sugar is fine. Generic yellow mustard is fine too. For the soy sauce go with a good tasting one, but that doesn’t have to mean expensive.

Into The Pool

Marinate the wings up to 12 hours, maximum. For best results, flip them every hour or so so the marinade gets soaked in evenly. You don’t want flavor on just one side of your wings. You don’t have to lose sleep over it, though, if you can’t do it hourly. But do it some.

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Extra-Tasty Baked Wings For A Crowd

Flavor-packed baked wings with a hint of sweetness.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Marinade time2

Total Time1 5

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked wings

Servings:

Calories: 689kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

5 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup prepared yellow mustard
¼ cup soy sauce

Instructions

For the wings

Combine the brown sugar, mustard and soy sauce in a large bowl or resealable container.
Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade in a small container in the fridge.
Add the wings to the bowl or container and turn or toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours (up to 12), turning every hour or so.
Preheat your oven to 375 F.
Line 2 large baking sheets with foil.
Lightly spray the foil with non-stick spray.
Remove wings from the marinade and place onto the foil. I like to turn the flats skin-side down for starters. Discard the marinade.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Flip the wings and baste with the reserved marinade. Bake another 30 minutes.
If desired, place the wings under the broiler for a few minutes to give them more color and to slightly crisp up the skin.
Serve.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

If you’d rather cook your wings using another technique, click here for our guide on cooking wings using a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, griddle, air fryer or Char-Broil Big Easy.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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The Best Citrus- and Fruit-Flavored Wings

When you think of great chicken wings, your mind probably goes straight to classic Buffalo, smoky BBQ, or garlic parmesan. But some of the most memorable, crave-worthy wings I’ve ever made and tasted didn’t get their flavor from extra heat or extra smoke — they got it from citrus and fruit. This is my complete roundup of my favorite citrus- and fruit-flavored wings.

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What I love about this category is how perfectly fruit balances everything we love about wings. The natural sweetness and acidity cut through the richness of the crispy chicken skin and fried fat, brighten up the sauce, and make the heat from chiles like habanero, chipotle, and jalapeño actually pop instead of just burning. A squeeze of lime or orange can turn a heavy wing into something you want to eat a dozen of. It’s the ultimate sweet-heat, tangy-savory combo.

All Sorts For All Sorts

On this list you’ll find everything from bright, zesty, and tangy to deep, sweet, and smoky-sweet. Think tropical favorites like mango habanero, coconut mango, pineapple papaya, and pineapple habanero that bring that sweet-heat island vibe. Think orchard fruit wings like my Ancho Peach Wings, Jalapeño Peach Wings, and Peach Apricot Chile Wings where peach preserves and apricot jam become a sticky, caramelized glaze. Think bold, citrus-forward wings like Orange Chicken, Spicy Mandarin, Chili Lime, Honey Lime, and Tequila Lime that are bright, fresh, and incredibly addictive. And think deep berry and unexpected flavors like Black Cherry Chipotle, Raspberry Chipotle, Strawberry Jalapeño, Blackberry Barbecue, and even Watermelon BBQ.

Some of these are homemade sauces I’ve developed and tested in my own kitchen, built from fruit preserves, fresh citrus juice and zest, honey, and chiles. Others are store-bought bottled sauces and dry rubs from brands I genuinely love and keep in my pantry — Sweet Baby Ray’s, G Hughes Sugar Free, Kinder’s, Croix Valley, Kosmos Q, and even restaurant favorites like Buffalo Wild Wings and Pluckers.

Let’s Get To It!

Whether it’s homemade or from a bottle, every single wing on this list made the cut because it delivers fantastic, authentic fruit and citrus flavor that actually tastes like the fruit on the label, not fake candy. All are great, and if you’re looking to get out of a wing rut, this is the perfect place to start.

Note: My list of lemon pepper wings got too large so they have their own page here!

The List

Ancho Peach Wings

Apricot preserves also make for a great ancho wing sauce, so feel free to mix things up a bit.

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Don’t Be Getting Fancy

Into The Pool

Extra-Tasty Baked Wings For A Crowd

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For the wings

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All Sorts For All Sorts

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