Spicy Honey Butter Chicken Wings

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 1 hr
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 200  C
Servings: 4
Best Season: All Seasons
Description

Crispy, juicy chicken wings coated in a rich, sticky spicy honey butter sauce—this recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet heat and savory flavor. Ideal for parties, game nights, or a satisfying homemade treat, these wings are easy to make and incredibly addictive.

Ingredients
    For the Chicken Wings
  • 1 kg chicken wings (split into flats and drumettes)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
    • For the Spicy Honey Butter Sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1.5 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
    • For Garnish (Optional)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
    Prepare the Wings
  1. 1
    Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is important to achieve a crispy texture. Place them in a large bowl and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cornstarch. Toss until all wings are evenly coated.
    2. Preheat and Arrange
  2. 2
    Preheat your oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease it. Arrange the wings in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Brush or drizzle vegetable oil over the wings for better crisping.
    3. Bake Until Crispy
  3. 3
    Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cook until the skin becomes golden brown and crispy. For extra crispiness, you can broil them for 2–3 minutes at the end.
    4. Prepare the Sauce
  4. 4
    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, chili flakes, and lemon juice. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
    5. Coat the Wings
  5. 5
    Remove the wings from the oven and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm spicy honey butter sauce over the wings and toss thoroughly until every piece is well coated.
    6. Garnish and Serve
  6. 6
    Transfer the wings to a serving plate. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top. Serve immediately while hot for the best taste and texture.
Note
  • For extra crispiness, let the wings sit uncovered in the fridge for 1–2 hours before cooking.
  • You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the hot sauce and chili flakes.
  • Air fryer option: Cook at 180°C for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
  • Add a touch of brown sugar for a deeper caramelized sweetness.
Keywords: spicy, sweet, crispy wings, easy recipe, party food
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