Description
Spicy Hot Honey Chicken Wings elevate game day snacking with bold Korean-inspired flavors. Crispy wings glazed in sweet-heat honey offer a perfect balance of comfort and excitement you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) chicken wings
Dry Seasoning Blend:
- 1/2 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
- 1/2 tablespoon potato starch (or cornstarch)
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (if needed)
Instructions
- Carefully separate chicken wings into drumettes and wingettes, ensuring even sizes for consistent cooking. Use paper towels to thoroughly eliminate excess moisture, promoting crispy skin.
- Create a robust seasoning blend, thoroughly massaging the mixture into every crevice of the wings to guarantee maximum flavor penetration.
- Arrange wings in a single layer within the air fryer basket, maintaining adequate spacing to allow hot air circulation. Roast at 400°F for approximately 20 minutes, rotating midway to ensure uniform browning and crispiness.
- Construct the signature glaze by gently melting butter in a skillet over moderate heat. Incorporate hot sauce and honey, allowing the mixture to gently simmer and reduce for 2 minutes until achieving a glossy, slightly thickened consistency.
- Transfer freshly cooked wings directly into the prepared sauce, vigorously tossing to ensure each piece is generously and evenly coated with the sweet and spicy glaze.
Notes
- Ensure wings are patted completely dry to achieve crispy, golden exterior when air frying.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Customize heat level by adjusting hot sauce quantity or selecting milder/spicier varieties.
- For gluten-free option, verify hot sauce ingredients and use alternative seasonings without gluten-containing components.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg