Place the top oven rack in the center position and pre-heat the oven to 425°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat™ baking mat. Set aside.

Add chicken wings to the baking sheet in a single layer, not touching or overcrowding. Season wings with salt and black pepper, to taste, before placing them in the preheated oven. Bake until skin is crispy, approximately 45-50 minutes.

Melt the butter in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat.

Add the garlic and cook until garlic softens approximately 1-2 minutes.

Reduce heat to low and add honey and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine.

Simmer for a few minutes, until honey dissolves completely.

Remove from heat and stir in hot sauce, if using. Set aside.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the wings to a large glass bowl. Pour the honey-mustard mixture on top and toss to combine.

Serve immediately or place coated wings on a large, rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and place under a hot broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until brown and bubbly.