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Crispy baked hot honey wings glazed with hot honey sauce.
AGT Editorial Team

Hot Honey Wings

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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Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 appetizer servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry.
  2. Whisk all dry-rub ingredients together in a bowl, then coat the wings thoroughly.
  3. Lightly oil a baking sheet. Arrange the wings apart so they bake evenly and cook for 15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, combine all hot honey sauce ingredients in a saucepan and simmer gently over low heat for 5 minutes.
  5. Flip the wings and bake for another 15 minutes.
  6. After 30 minutes total baking time, toss the wings gently with half of the hot honey sauce.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.