Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Hot Honey Sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it ready for baking the wings to crispy perfection.
- Prepare the wings: In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper ensuring they are evenly coated, which helps achieve that crispy skin texture.
- Bake the wings: Arrange the wings on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet to allow air circulation underneath, then bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
- Make the hot honey glaze: While the wings bake, heat honey, hot sauce, butter, and chili flakes in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter melts and the sauce is well combined, stirring occasionally.
- Toss wings in sauce: Once baked, transfer the hot wings to a large bowl, pour the hot honey glaze over them, and toss thoroughly to coat every wing in the sticky, spicy sauce.
- Serve: Serve the hot honey chicken wings immediately while they’re warm and the glaze is glossy and sticky, perfect as an appetizer or main for your game day or party.
Notes
- Baking powder helps to achieve a crispy skin on the chicken wings by promoting browning and moisture evaporation.
- For an air fryer alternative, cook the wings at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until crisp.
- Adjust chili flakes or hot sauce quantity to control heat level according to personal preference.
- Use a wire rack on a baking sheet to allow for even cooking and better crisping of the wings.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Appetizer / Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
