Description
Sizzling easy hot honey chicken wings bring fiery sweetness to your plate, promising finger-licking flavor that dances between spicy and sweet. Crispy, glazed perfection awaits you with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms) chicken wings
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup Mike’s hot honey
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry chicken wings with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness. Coat wings evenly with olive oil and selected seasonings, ensuring complete coverage.
- For oven method, arrange wings on a spacious baking sheet without overcrowding, allowing each piece room for even heat circulation. Roast at 400F for 45 minutes.
- Midway through cooking, rotate wings to promote uniform browning and crisp exterior. Switch oven to broil setting for final 5-6 minutes to achieve golden, crunchy texture.
- While wings cook, prepare sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Incorporate Franks Red Hot and hot honey, whisking continuously until ingredients blend smoothly.
- Allow sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, developing rich flavor complexity. Remove from heat and let cool slightly to thicken consistency.
- After wings finish cooking, carefully drain accumulated fat from baking sheet to prevent sogginess. Generously coat wings in prepared sauce, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- For air fryer method, lightly oil basket and cook wings at 375F for 20 minutes. Flip midway to guarantee consistent crispness and thorough cooking.
- Grilling option requires preheating to medium-high heat. Cook wings 15-20 minutes, rotating frequently to prevent burning and achieve 165F internal temperature.
- Serve immediately while wings remain hot and sauce glistens, presenting a delectable combination of crispy exterior and tangy, sweet coating.
Notes
- Ensure wings are patted completely dry to achieve maximum crispiness and help seasonings stick better.
- Experiment with different hot honey brands or make homemade hot honey by infusing regular honey with chili peppers for personalized heat levels.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free hot sauce and verify all seasoning ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Consider marinating wings overnight in the seasoning mixture to enhance flavor penetration and create deeper taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes (oven), or 20 minutes (air fryer), or 15 minutes (grilling)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 3.2 g
- Sodium: 352 mg
- Fat: 10.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14.8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg