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Hot Honey Chicken Wings

Oven-roasted wings with crisp skin and a buttery hot honey coating. Baking powder helps the surface brown, while a late glaze keeps the sweet heat glossy.

By Honey & Heat Kitchen · Last updated

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min
Serves
4
Heat
Hot

Crispy · Buttery · Game-day heat

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Ingredients

Servings: 4

Quantities for 4 servings

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Prep timer

10:00

Ready

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The method

  1. 01

    Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set an oven-safe wire rack over a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.

  2. 02

    Pat the wings very dry. Toss with baking powder, salt, and garlic powder; arrange on the rack with space between them.

  3. 03

    Roast for 45–50 minutes, turning halfway, until browned. Check several thick pieces without touching bone: chicken must reach 165°F (74°C). Continue cooking if needed.

    Step timer

    45:00

    Ready

  4. 04

    In a clean saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in hot honey and vinegar and remove from the heat.

  5. 05

    Toss the fully cooked wings in the warm sauce and serve immediately.

Times are estimates. Check doneness and any required internal temperature before serving.

A little sweet. A little heat. All yours.

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