My sweet and spicy hot honey chicken wings couldn’t be simpler or more delicious! Oven-baked and loaded with flavor, these are just the ticket for an easy appetizer or game-day treat. I’ll show you my secret to the crispiest oven-baked wings made with just 5 ingredients!
Hot Honey Chicken Wings Recipe
Spicy, sweet, and utterly addictive, these oven-baked hot honey chicken wings come out crispy and delicious! My secret ingredient? Cornstarch. A light coating dries out the surface of the chicken wings just slightly more than flour, which helps give them a great crunch. And my delicious hot honey sauce is made with just 2 ingredients– hot honey and butter. You won’t believe how good these easy chicken wings are!
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How to Store and Reheat
Hot honey chicken wings are best enjoyed on the day they are made. Leftovers will lose their crispiness. Store leftover wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through and crispy.
How to Freeze
Freeze leftover hot honey chicken wings in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow chicken wings to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Notes and Tips
- Make sure to pat the wings dry before coating them to really help that cornstarch stick.
- I like to place my wings on a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet so the air can circulate fully around the wings, making them crispy on every side.
- To make your own hot honey, place ½ cup of honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of hot sauce or 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Bring to a bubble, about 3 minutes, and then remove from the heat. Allow the honey to cool and then store it in the fridge until ready to use.
- To make these wings even spicier, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the hot honey sauce or ⅛ teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper to the flour and cornstarch mixture.
Hot Honey Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 pound chicken wing portions
- 4 tablespoons salted butter ½ stick
- ¼ cup hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
- Whisk the flour and cornstarch together in a large bowl.1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel. Place them in the large bowl with the cornstarch and flour, tossing to coat.1 pound chicken wing portions
- Shake off any excess flour and place the chicken wings on the wire rack.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Flip the chicken wings and then bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- While the chicken wings bake, melt the butter and hot honey in a large microwave safe bowl. Whisk to combine.4 tablespoons salted butter, ¼ cup hot honey
- Add the baked chicken wings to the bowl and toss them in the honey butter.
- Place the chicken wings back on the wire rack and broil for 2-3 minutes or until they are browned and crisp. Be careful, they can burn quickly! Serve immediately. Chicken wings are best enjoyed right when they come out of the oven!
Notes
How to Make Hot Honey Chicken Wings Step by Step
Coat the Wings: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet and set aside. Whisk 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch together in a large bowl. Pat 1 pound of chicken wing portions dry with a paper towel. Place them in the large bowl with the cornstarch and flour, tossing to coat.
Shake the Wings: Shake off any excess flour and place the chicken wings on the wire rack.
Bake the Wings: Bake for 20 minutes. Flip the chicken wings and then bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Sauce the Wings: While the chicken wings bake, melt 4 tablespoons of salted butter and ¼ cup of hot honey in a large microwave-safe bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the baked chicken wings to the bowl and toss them in the honey butter.
Broil the Wings: Place the chicken wings back on the wire rack and broil for 2-3 minutes or until they are browned and crisp. Be careful, they can burn quickly! Serve immediately. Chicken wings are best enjoyed right when they come out of the oven!
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