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.
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.