Hot Honey Chicken Wings

A plate of crispy, golden-brown chicken wings seasoned with herbs and spices.

These Hot Honey Chicken Wings are a total crowd-pleaser! Baked to crispy perfection and drenched in a hot & spicy sauce, they’re perfect for everything from game day to weeknight dinners!

Course Appetizers/Party Foods

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken wings recipe, hot honey buffalo wings, hot honey chicken wings

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 781kcal

Author Lisa O'Driscoll

Ingredients

For the wings:

1 pound chicken wings 6-10 wings
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 Tablespoons olive oil

For the sauce:

1/3 cup honey
4 Tablespoons salted butter
2 Tablespoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F
In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, coating evenly in the spices.
1 pound chicken wings, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Drizzle with a little olive oil and toss again to coat. This helps the skin crisp up while they're baking.
2 Tablespoons olive oil
Place a wire rack over a baking sheet, then arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the rack.
Bake the wings for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown, crispy on the outside. They should reach an internal temperature of 165°F on a meat thermometer.
While the wings are baking, prepare the sauce. In a small pot, combine honey, salted butter, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and red chili flakes. Whisk over medium heat and simmer until the butter melts and the sauce reduces slightly.
1/3 cup honey, 4 Tablespoons salted butter, 2 Tablespoons hot sauce, 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl.
Drizzle the sauce over the wings, and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can also cook the wings in your air fryer. Just add your chicken wings to the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Cook on 375°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.

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