Hot Honey Chicken Wings

These easy-to-make Hot Honey Chicken Wings are perfect for game day or any occasion that calls for bold, mouthwatering flavor.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken wings, honey, hot

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 389kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken wings split at joints, tips removed
½ cup hot sauce such as Frank's RedHot
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons butter - unsalted
2 cloves garlic minced
salt and pepper to taste

seasoning blend, optional for baked wings (your favorite)

vegetable oil, for frying

Optional garnish: chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions

Sauce

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the hot sauce and honey, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Frying Chicken

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C) in a large skillet or deep fryer.
Fry the chicken wings in batches for about 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place the fried wings on the wire rack on the baking sheet to drain.
Transfer the fried chicken wings to a large mixing bowl.
Pour the hot honey sauce over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
Place the coated wings back onto the wire rack on the baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the wings are cooked through and the sauce is caramelized.
Remove the wings from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired.

Oven Baked Chicken

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Mix the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) together in a small bowl.
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken wings and toss until evenly coated.
Place the seasoned chicken wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are in a single layer and not touching.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through cooking.
Transfer the fried chicken wings to a large mixing bowl.
Pour the hot honey sauce over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
Place the coated wings back onto the wire rack on the baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the wings are cooked through and the sauce is caramelized.
Remove the wings from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired.

Notes

Optional seasoning rub:
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)

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