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Flavorful Firecracker Chicken Wings with Hot Honey Glaze

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These baked chicken wings are coated in a sticky, spicy hot honey glaze that balances fiery heat with sweet warmth, perfect for parties or weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes, skin-on
  • 1/3 cup honey (raw or clover honey recommended)
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Season the wings with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss well to coat evenly.
  4. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, leaving space between pieces for air circulation.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through at about 20 minutes, until skin is golden and crispy and juices run clear.
  6. While wings bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and optional cayenne pepper. Warm gently for 3-5 minutes until combined and slightly thickened, avoiding boiling.
  7. Transfer baked wings to a large clean bowl. Pour the warm hot honey glaze over the wings and toss with tongs until evenly coated.
  8. Return glazed wings to the wire rack and broil for 3-5 minutes to set the glaze, watching closely to prevent burning.
  9. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.

Notes

Pat wings completely dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Use a wire rack for best texture. Broil briefly after glazing to set the glaze but watch carefully to avoid burning. Adjust cayenne and hot sauce to control spice level. For vegan version, substitute chicken wings with cauliflower or tofu and use maple syrup and vegan butter.

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