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Honey Hot Chicken Wings

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Honey Hot Chicken Wings are crispy, juicy wings coated in a sticky, sweet-and-spicy glaze made with honey and hot sauce. Baked or fried to perfection, they’re perfect for game day, parties, or whenever you crave bold, flavorful wings.

Ingredients

  1. 2 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
  2. 1 tbsp baking powder (for baking method)
  3. 1 tsp salt
  4. 1/2 tsp black pepper
  5. 1 tsp garlic powder
  6. 1 tsp paprika
  7. 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
  8. 1/3 cup honey
  9. 2 tbsp butter
  10. Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes
  11. Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or heat oil to 350°F (175°C) for frying.

  1. Pat chicken wings dry. In a bowl, toss with baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
  2. To Bake: Arrange wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
  3. To Fry: Heat oil in a deep pot and fry wings in batches for 8–10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  4. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine hot sauce, honey, butter, and optional cayenne. Stir until smooth and heated through.
  5. Toss cooked wings in the honey hot sauce until fully coated.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve with ranch or blue cheese and celery sticks.

Notes

  • Dry wings thoroughly before cooking to ensure crispiness.
  • Adjust spice level by altering the amount of hot sauce or cayenne.
  • Double-bake or broil for extra crispy skin before saucing.
  • Grill option: Cook wings over medium-high heat until done, then toss in sauce.
  • Use boneless chicken tenders for a kid-friendly version.

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