Description
These crispy Hot Honey Chicken Wings are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, with a sticky glaze that will have everyone licking their fingers. Perfect for game day or any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For the wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- For the hot honey glaze:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- For garnish:
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- While wings bake, make the glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- When wings are done, transfer to a large bowl. Pour hot honey glaze over wings and toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For extra crispy wings, let them air-dry in the refrigerator for 1 hour before baking. Adjust hot sauce and red pepper flakes to control spice level. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.