Sumer may almost be over, but guess what? Football season is starting September 4th. Admittedly I’m not much of a football watcher, but I do love to participate in all the gatherings and tailgating.
With that, I’m going to pump up the season’s kickoff with these hot wings dipped in my killer apricot-jalapeno mustard sauce. The key to hot wings are a crispy skin and a great sauce.
Hot wings are a staple when it comes to party food in our house. But this sauce—oh my gawd! It’s a new favorite. It’s sweet with heat and held together with the distinctive taste of French’s Dijon Mustard. Of course you can turn up or turn down the heat based on how much jalapenos you use. The recipe is highly adaptable, so play with the ratios to perfect your preference.
And since I like mine super hot I will layer on the heat until my ears turn red, whereas Matt likes his more mild so he makes a peppered honey mustard sauce. What the two things have in common are we both use French’s as our base. So when French’s asked if I wanted to collaborate on a recipe it was a natural fit. Our refrigerator is always stocked with French’s product for sandwiches spreads, sauce bases for grilling and dip making. And for those of you only familiar with French’s American Mustard, check out the bevy of mustards they offer.
There you have it, an easy-to-make hot wing recipe that features a killer sauce as a sidekick for your football grubbing.
Now for some more fun, French’s is sponsoring a #FrenchsMixology giveaway. Included in this prize package is a Napoleon TravelQ 285 Portable Grill, an assortment of French’s mustard sauces, coupons for French’s products, and a French’s T-shirt, bag, and cap. This giveaway is valued at over $450. To enter, just comment below with your own Mustard Mixology ideas–let me know how you are using mustard to elevate your recipes.
For more mustard recipe inspiration, be sure to check out the #FrenchsMixology Pinterest page. While you are there, I’d love to see your mustard recipes, so be sure to post them to Pinterest using the #FrenchsMixology hashtag and add your own inspiration.
Ultimate Hot Wings
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Naomi, these are insanely amazing. The photos, the flavors and yes for football season!! Love the food so much. And really, these photos are awesome!
I’m not a football watcher either but these wings, oh yesssss! Love the flavors and love the photos even more.
Just looked at Matt’s site and now this. You guys are making me hungry! These look awesome, Naomi!!
Yowzers, that looks uh-mazing!
Um…..I want these for breakfast, lol! Looks great!!
Dude, you totally nailed this one! Ultimate indeed!
These sound epic!
These wings really do look ULTIMATE!! Such a great prize package too!!
These rock! I look forward to your posts always! And your hubs!
Well, no matter how good the food, an ad is still an ad.
I’m such a mustard fan, and these hot wings look absolutely deeeelish!
Josh would go crazy for these!
Seriously , these sound like the best chicken wings ever!
These look ridiculously good. From what I gather, the spicier the better.
I’m going to need to make these soon!
One word: SCORE!
These look AMAZING! So happening!!!
Wings are totally a MUST HAVE!! I love the mustard sauce addition, too!
Love ALL those mustards – and the wings? YES. A thousand times, yes.
Mmmm…. you had me at ‘killer apricot jalapeno-mustard sauce’ (did I say that right?) I bet this lovely condiment would be delicious on all sorts of things. Including a spoon! Thank you for the inspiration 🙂
These are definitely the ultimate hot wings.. they look incredibly delicious.
Hallo Naomi, the hot wings looks so delicious. Mustard…Jalapeño….Yum! Thanks for sharing 🙂
This is something I never tried before, although I love anything with chillies. Sounds intriguing! I would love to try this as you have shown in your wonderful blog here. Thanks!
Oh man oh mannnn I’m such a huge fan of dijon and anything mustard related. Wonderful recipe, and I love the spicy profile.
Next to chicken wings, I love to make what I call Crispy Baked Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders. I use French’s Dijon mustard whisked together with eggs and paprika as part of my recipe to kick up up these delicious chicken tenders. Like you, I keep the whole line of French’s mustards in the fridge.
These look amazing! Love the pictures, and the flavors sound incredible. Perfect for game day, or you know…Wednesday night.
Alright, these are going straight into the Monday night football repertoire. Yum!
Football…Nay! These Hot Wings…Yay!
I am so making these. I always have at least 4 different kinds of mustard in my fridge – if not more. I’m a mustard addict!! And I love French’s Dijon mustard!
Those wings looks so yummy! I love to mix French’s Spicy Brown Mustard with mayo, dill, a little relish and some sugar for a delicious sauce that I use with a lot of different things. Thanks for this giveaway chance.
My husband is a big football fan, can’t wait to make these on game night! They look amazing.
Hot wings are my favorite thing about football 🙂 I would have never thought to use mustard!
Looks absolutely delicious! My mouth is watering just reading this post. 🙂
Is this giveaway still open? I’d love to be entered to win this amazing prize. I like to make different mustard based dipping sauces for onion rings, french fries, pigs in a blanket, etc.. and have them all the time on NFL game days with the family.
Great giveaway!!!!!! I love mustard with prestzels
Are these fried or baked? I’m confused. Are they fried in the oven?
Thanks,
J.
Never mind, I got it. Thanks for the recipe.
J.