Description
Crispy oven-baked chicken wings coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, delivering a perfect balance of crunch, heat, and sticky sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split and tips removed
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment and a wire rack.
- Pat chicken wings dry thoroughly.
- Mix baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, then coat wings evenly.
- Arrange wings on rack in a single layer without touching.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and garlic powder. Heat until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Toss baked wings in the hot honey sauce until fully coated.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Dry wings thoroughly for best crispiness.
- Baking powder helps create a crispy texture.
- Adjust spice level by modifying hot sauce and pepper flakes.
- Use a wire rack for even cooking.
- Best served fresh for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
