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The Best Hot Honey Chicken Wings Recipe

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This recipe for The Best Hot Honey Chicken Wings delivers crispy, flavorful wings coated with a perfectly balanced hot honey sauce. Using baking powder and potato starch ensures a crunchy texture without deep frying, while the smoky and spicy seasoning mix adds depth. Tossing freshly cooked wings in a blend of buttery hot sauce and sweet honey creates an addictive combination that’s ideal for game day or any casual gathering.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 3-4

Ingredients

For the Chicken Wings

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken wings (approx. 12 wings)
  • ½ tablespoon Baking powder (Aluminum free, not baking soda – orange box) (Leave this out if deep frying)
  • ½ tablespoon Potato starch (substitute corn starch)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon Seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika

For the Hot Honey Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 4 tablespoons Hot sauce (Use your favorite; recipe uses 2 tablespoons Habanero hot sauce from Trader Joe’s)
  • 2 tablespoons Honey (Any kind; recipe uses Spicy honey from Trader Joe’s)
  • ⅛ teaspoon Salt (optional, depending on hot sauce used)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the seasoning and coating: In a large bowl, combine baking powder, potato starch, garlic salt, seasoned salt, black pepper, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Toss the chicken wings thoroughly in the seasoning mixture to ensure even coverage.
  2. Cook the wings: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the seasoned wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through to ensure even crisping. If you prefer deep frying, omit the baking powder and fry wings at 375°F (190°C) until golden and crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Make the hot honey sauce: While the wings are cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add hot sauce, honey, and a pinch of salt, stirring to combine and warm through. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Toss wings in sauce: When wings are done cooking, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot honey sauce over the wings and toss thoroughly to evenly coat each piece.
  5. Serve: Arrange the coated wings on a serving platter and enjoy immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

  • Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid any metallic aftertaste.
  • If frying, omit baking powder to prevent excessive browning or burning.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce and honey to suit your heat and sweetness preference.
  • For extra crispiness, pat wings dry before applying the seasoning mix.
  • Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing for a classic combo.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/the-best-hot-honey-chicken-wings-recipe/