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Hot Honey CHicken Wings

Hot Honey Chicken Wings

These hot honey chicken wings are crispy, juicy and coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. An easy, irresistible appetizer for game day, cookouts or your next party. Discover the best recipe for making crispy hot honey wings at home.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 394 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet with wire rack
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 small saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 1.5 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/3 cup hot sauce such as Frank's Red Hot
  • 1/4 cup hot honey
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the baking powder, kosher salt, garlic powder and onion powder.
  • Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel and place them in a large bowl. Add in the baking powder mixture and toss together ensuring the wings are thoroughly coated. Place the wings on a baking sheet lined with a wire rack.
  • Bake the wings for 20 minutes. Flip the wings and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • While the wings are cooking prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan add the hot sauce, hot honey and butter to a small sauce pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally until the sauce is warm and fully incorporated.
  • Transfer the wings to a large bowl and pour the sauce over the wings. Toss the wings ensuring they are fully coated with the sauce. Serve as desired.

For the Air Fryer

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  • Prepare the wings in steps 2-3 above.
  • Place wings into air fryer and cook for 8 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes ensuring they've reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F)
  • Prepare the sauce as in step 5 above.
  • Transfer the chicken wings to a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the wings and toss to combine. Serve as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 23gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 1723mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 510IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 286mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken recipe, chicken wings

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