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Spicy Honey Chicken Wings

Sticky sweet and spicy baked chicken wings coated in a rich honey chili glaze, perfect for parties and game day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Wings
  • 2 lb chicken wings split into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
Spicy Honey Sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
  2. Toss wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Spread wings on a baking sheet and bake for 40–45 minutes until crispy.
  4. Meanwhile simmer honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, butter, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and chili flakes in a saucepan until thick.
  5. Toss cooked wings in the spicy honey sauce until evenly coated.
  6. Return wings to oven for 5 minutes to caramelize the glaze, then garnish and serve.

Notes

Adjust chili flakes or hot sauce to control spice level. For crispier wings bake on a wire rack.