Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Wings
These Hot Honey Chicken Wings are crispy, sticky, and packed with flavor, making them the perfect home-cooked alternative to takeout for game nights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 2-3 pounds Chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
- Salt and black pepper To taste
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder For crispier skin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika Or smoked paprika for added flavor
Sauce Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Butter For richness in the sauce
- 1/2 cup Honey Sticky sweet part
- 1/4 cup Hot sauce Your favorite brand
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar Or lemon juice to cut the sweetness
- Red pepper flakes or cayenne Optional for extra heat
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Instructions
Preparation
- Heat your oven to 425 F. Put a wire rack on a sheet pan.
- Pat the wings very dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss wings with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder. Spread wings in a single layer on the rack.
Cooking
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are deep golden brown.
- While the wings bake, melt butter in a small pot on low heat. Stir in honey, hot sauce, and vinegar. Keep warm.
- Once wings are done, move them to a bowl and toss with the sauce until glossy.
- For extra sticky wings, return them to the oven for 5 minutes after tossing.
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Note
To preserve crispiness, serve immediately after saucing. Store leftovers in an airtight container; they can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.