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Honey Hot Wings Recipe

Get ready for a flavor explosion with our Honey Hot Wings! These crispy chicken wings are seasoned to perfection and coated in a sweet and spicy Honey Hot Sauce. Perfect for game day or any gathering, these wings will be a hit. Here's how to make them:
Prep Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours

Ingredients

Wings:

  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 2 tsp coarse salt
  • 1 TBSP onion powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • Peanut oil for frying

Honey Hot Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup Louisiana or Crystal Hot Sauce
  • 2 TBSP unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Wings:

  1. Dry the wings well with paper towels
  2. Add in the spices and toss the wings to coat evenly
  3. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight
  4. Heat the peanut oil* in a deep fryer to 375°F
  5. Fry the wings for 10-12 minutes or until they reach 165°F.
  6. Place on a wired baking sheet to drain.

Honey Hot Sauce:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients.
  2. Stir until the sauce starts to simmer.
  3. Simmer on low for 5 mins.
  4. Add the wings into a large mixing bowl
  5. Pour the sauce over the wings and toss gently to coat
  6. Place the wings on a wired baking sheet
  7. Broil on HIGH for 2 minutes or until the sauce is sticky on the wings. Watch it closely to avoid burning.
  8. Serve with ranch or bleu cheese dressing.
  9. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*Use vegetable oil for frying if you have a peanut allergy.