What’s in This Hot Honey Chicken Wings Recipe?
Spicy, sweet, and utterly addictive, these oven-baked hot honey chicken wings come out crispy and delicious! It’s an easy chicken wings recipe that’s a real crowd-pleaser!
Flour: All-purpose flour helps absorb any moisture on the outside of the chicken wings so they become crisp and delicious! Cornstarch: Dries out the surface of the chicken wings just slightly more than flour. Again, we want super crunchy chicken wings! Wings: We like chicken wing portions because the drum and flat are already separated! You can use frozen chicken wings for this recipe, but be sure to let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight and pat dry before using. Butter: Salted butter helps create a sauce to coat the chicken wings. If using unsalted butter, add an extra pinch of salt. Honey: We used Mike’s Hot Honey, but any brand will do.
Hot Honey Recipe for Wings
To make your own hot honey, place ½ cup of honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of hot sauce or 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Bring to a bubble, about 3 minutes, and then remove from the heat. Allow the honey to cool and then store it in the fridge until ready to use.
How to Store and Reheat
Hot honey chicken wings are best enjoyed on the day they are made. Leftovers will lose their crispiness. Store leftover wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through and crispy.
How to Freeze
Freeze leftover hot honey chicken wings wings in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow chicken wings to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Notes from the Test Kitchen
These hot honey chicken wings are just so simple to make, 5 ingredients, pop in the oven – done! Sweet, savory, and spicy with crispy skin, they are pure party food!
How to Make Hot Honey Chicken Wings Step by Step
Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet and set aside. Coat the Wings: Whisk 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch together in a large bowl. Pat 1 pound of chicken wing portions dry with a paper towel. Place them in the large bowl with the cornstarch and flour, tossing to coat. Shake the Wings: Shake off any excess flour and place the chicken wings on the wire rack. Bake the Wings: Bake for 20 minutes. Flip the chicken wings and then bake for an additional 15 minutes. Sauce the Wings: While the chicken wings bake, melt 4 tablespoons of salted butter and ¼ cup of hot honey in a large microwave-safe bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the baked chicken wings to the bowl and toss them in the honey butter. Broil the Wings: Place the chicken wings back on the wire rack and broil for 2-3 minutes or until they are browned and crisp. Be careful, they can burn quickly! Serve immediately. Chicken wings are best enjoyed right when they come out of the oven!
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title: “Hot Honey Chicken Wings Recipe” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-14” author: “Rose Flowers”
Spicy Honey Wings
Chicken wings are a game day classic, and let me assure you, these hot honey wings always impress! Featuring an irresistible glaze, each wing is sweet, spicy, and baked to caramelized perfection. Hot honey adds the most delicious and addictive sweet yet spicy flavor and makes them perfectly sticky! Make a double batch because these hot honey chicken wings disappear quickly. Be sure to try my Crockpot Buffalo Wings and Crockpot Honey BBQ Wings, too! If you’ve never used hot honey before, give this recipe a try! You’ll fall in love with each sweet yet spicy bite.
How to Make Hot Honey Chicken Wings
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Serving Suggestions
These hot honey wings are great served with other game day classics like:
Baked Sweet Potato FriesCrockpot Little SmokiesShoestring FriesBest Guacamole Sour Cream & Onion Dip
These wings are always a winner and disappear quickly! This may just be one of my favorite wings recipes, and I don’t say that lightly! These are so so good – I can’t wait for you to try them!
What kind of hot honey should I use?
Any kind of hot honey can be used for these wings. Check out this hot honey recipe to make your own!
Can I grill these wings?
Absolutely! Grill the wings on medium-high heat, flipping occasionally for about 20 minutes until cooked through before brushing on the glaze.
Can I make baked chicken wings ahead of time?
Like all chicken wings, these wings are best enjoyed fresh. Try not to make these too far ahead of time! If you do have leftovers, keep cooked wings in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 400°F for 10-15 minutes.
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These oven baked hot honey wings are the ultimate game day food. Perfectly paired with a cold beer, this is one delicious bite to enjoy during the game!
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