Description
These Hot Honey Chicken Wings are crispy baked wings coated in a sweet and spicy homemade hot honey sauce. Perfectly seasoned and oven-baked for a deliciously caramelized finish, they make a great crowd-pleaser appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wing portions
- 1 ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Hot Honey Sauce
- â…“ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons Frank’s RedHot Original Sauce
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (plus more for serving)
- 1 garlic clove (finely minced)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Season Chicken: Place the chicken wing portions in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cornstarch. Sprinkle this seasoning mix over the wings and toss well until every wing is evenly coated.
- Bake Wings: Arrange the wings skin-side up on the wire rack atop the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking to achieve crispy skin all around.
- Prepare Hot Honey Sauce: While the wings bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add honey, Frank’s RedHot sauce, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and salt. Whisk the mixture until well combined and let it simmer gently over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Toss Wings in Sauce: Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a bowl and toss with ¼ cup of the prepared hot honey sauce. Return the coated wings to the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize on the wings. For extra crispiness, broil them for 3 to 5 minutes more, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Drizzle remaining hot honey sauce over the wings. Transfer wings to a serving platter and garnish with chopped green onions, additional red pepper flakes, and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the heat level to your preference.
- For extra crispy skin, make sure to pat wings dry before seasoning and baking.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator and used as a dip or glaze for other dishes.
- Using a wire rack helps air circulate around the wings for better crisping.
- If preferred, you can substitute Frank’s RedHot with another similar hot sauce.
