A lower-calorie way to make Chicken wings
Chicken wings — oven-crisp with maple mustard glaze
Split wings render on a rack until crisp before a thin maple-mustard hot sauce glaze, about 465 kcal per serving.
For Chicken wings, control surface moisture, portion size, and measured fat, checking one visible texture or temperature cue before each stage. Chicken wings should keep its familiar Canadian character, be safely cooked, and leave no watery or greasy residue.
What changes—and what stays
From deep-fried and heavily sauced wings are often 650–850 kcal to 465 calories
Trim loose skin, rack-bake without added oil, and brush on a measured glaze only at the end. Maple, mustard, cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic, and hot pepper balance sweet heat.
| Part | Conventional | Lighter | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core method | More added fat or a heavier proportion | Trim loose skin, rack-bake without added oil, and brush on a measured glaze only at the end | Maple, mustard, cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic, and hot pepper balance sweet heat. |
How the flavor stays
Maple, mustard, cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic, and hot pepper balance sweet heat.
A cost rule that survives inflation
Cabbage and carrot slaw make a controlled wing portion into a complete plate.
Ingredients for 8
Measure first; timing is part of how this recipe uses less fat.
- 2 kgsplit chicken wings
- 1.2 kgcabbage
- 600 gcarrots
- 350 gGreek yogurt 2%
- 30 gpure maple syrup
- 40 gmustard
- 60 mlcider vinegar and hot sauce
- 35 ggarlic, smoked paprika, and black pepper
Method
Each step includes heat, a visible cue, and a recovery.
Step 1 · follow the visible cue
Prepare and control moisture
Trim loose skin and fat, dry wings uncovered in the fridge; spin slaw dry.
Look for: Wing skin is taut and matte, vegetables dry.
Step 2 · follow the visible cue
Build the flavour base
Season and arrange with space on a rack above a lined tray.
Look for: No wings touch and the rack is fully exposed.
Step 3 · follow the visible cue
Cook with precise heat
Bake, turn, and continue until crisp and 74 °C; rendered fat stays below.
Look for: Skin is blistered and juices clear.
Step 4 · follow the visible cue
Finish and verify texture
Brush with reduced maple-mustard hot glaze and bake two minutes; serve with yogurt slaw.
Look for: Glaze sets thinly and wings remain crisp.
Calories at the same serving size
209 kcal · 31% lower estimated
The estimate uses the listed ingredients divided into 8 servings. Brand labels, trimming, and the amount left in the pan can change the result.
Keep the leftovers in the same spirit
Cool Chicken wings within two hours and refrigerate sealed for up to three days. Reheat only what you need.
Cool Chicken wings within two hours and refrigerate sealed for up to three days. Reheat only what you need.
Frequently asked questions
Can Chicken wings be prepared a day ahead?
Yes. Chill promptly and keep crisp or delicate components separate until serving. Cool Chicken wings within two hours and refrigerate sealed for up to three days. Reheat only what you need.
What does the calorie figure for Chicken wings include?
It covers one of the stated servings from the listed quantities only; extra sides are not included. Trim loose skin, rack-bake without added oil, and brush on a measured glaze only at the end.
- split chicken wings2 kg
- cabbage1.2 kg
- carrots600 g
- Greek yogurt 2%350 g
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Published and last reviewed: August 25, 2026
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