I was a chicken wing fan long before they became a thing for Superbowl get-togethers. In fact, long before there even was a Superbowl.
My mother always gave us kids, my brothers and me, the chicken wings because she said they were the best part.
She was right. And she was generous, or maybe just being a good Mom, giving the best part to the kids.
Chicken wings are a staple in my kitchen. Here is one of my favorite ways to make them.
HONEY-CURRY STICKY WINGS
24-28 chicken wing parts
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Wash and dry the wing parts and place them on a parchment-paper lined cookie sheet. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, Dijon mustard, vegetable oil, curry powder and garlic. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cook for one minute, stirring to blend the ingredients thoroughly and remove from the heat. Brush the tops of the wings with some of the honey mixture. Bake the wings for 10 minutes. Turn the wings over, brush with more of the honey mixture and bake for 10 minutes. Turn the wings over again, brush with the remaining honey mixture and bake for 5-10 minutes or until the wings are golden brown and crispy looking. You can also grill the wings, turning them occasionally and brushing with the honey mixture.
Makes 24-28 pieces