Hot Honey Wings
Servings: 4 appetizer servings
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These Hot Honey Wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a sweet-spicy hot honey glaze. Serve them with ranch for a cool, creamy contrast.
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Ingredients
Dry Rub
- 2 lb chicken wings
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½–1 teaspoon cayenne pepper depending on preferred heat
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoon cornstarch
Hot Honey Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1–2 tablespoon hot sauce depending on preferred heat
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry.
- Whisk all dry-rub ingredients together in a bowl, then coat the wings thoroughly.
- Lightly oil a baking sheet. Arrange the wings apart so they bake evenly and cook for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine all hot honey sauce ingredients in a saucepan and simmer gently over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Flip the wings and bake for another 15 minutes.
- After 30 minutes total baking time, toss the wings gently with half of the hot honey sauce.
- Return the wings to the oven for another 10 minutes, until the skin is crisp. Poultry is food-safe at 165°F; the chef’s preferred endpoint is about 180°F for the finished texture.
- Transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with extra sauce or serve it on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with ranch if desired.
Notes
Air fryer: Preheat to 400°F. Cook the seasoned wings for 10 minutes, flip, cook another 10 minutes, then toss or brush with hot honey sauce and cook for 5 more minutes.
Extra crispy: Refrigerate the seasoned wings uncovered for several hours or overnight before cooking.
Make ahead: The dry rub and hot honey sauce can be prepared in advance. Refrigerate the sauce if holding more than 3 hours, then gently reheat before serving.