Description
Spicy “Hot Honey Chicken Wings” deliver a perfect balance of sweet and fiery flavors that dance across your palate. Crispy wings glazed with golden honey and zesty chili create an irresistible appetizer you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Coating and Seasoning
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Hot Honey Glaze
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and crispy wing preparation.
- Pat chicken wings completely dry using paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness during roasting.
- Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl, creating a seasoned coating mixture.
- Thoroughly coat each wing in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess for an even, light layer of breading.
- Arrange coated wings on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other for optimal air circulation.
- Bake wings for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While wings are roasting, prepare the hot honey glaze by melting butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic, honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes to the melted butter, whisking until smooth and well combined.
- Simmer the glaze for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to slightly thicken and develop deeper flavors.
- Once wings are crispy and cooked through, remove from oven and immediately brush generously with the hot honey glaze.
- Transfer glazed wings to a serving platter, drizzling any remaining glaze over the top for extra flavor and shine.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy, garnishing with additional red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Ensure wings are patted bone-dry before coating to guarantee ultra-crispy exterior with perfect golden-brown crunch.
- Maintain proper spacing between wings on baking sheet for even heat circulation and maximum crispiness without steaming.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes to suit individual heat tolerance without compromising flavor profile.
- Consider gluten-free adaptation by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or rice flour for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg