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Crispy Hot Honey Buffalo Wings
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Crispy Hot Honey Buffalo Wings
Chicken Wings
Hot Honey Buffalo Sauce
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Prepare the Wings
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Dry the wings very well with paper towels. You want them to be as dry as possible so they actually crisp up!
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Place the wings in a large mixing bowl. Add the baking powder, salt, white or black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Toss the wings with the dry rub until they are completely coated.
Oven-Baked Wings
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To bake the wings, preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or tin foil. Then, place an oven-safe wire rack on the prepared sheet pan. Grease it very well with neutral oil or cooking spray.
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Place the wings skin-side up in a single layer on the wire rack. It's ok if they're touching a bit on the sides, they will cook down!
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Bake the wings for 25 minutes. Then, flip the wings and bake them for another 20-25 minutes until they are crispy on the outside and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part. Remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for about 5 minutes to crisp up more.
Air-Fryer Wings
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To air fry the wings, grease the basket of an air fryer with neutral oil or cooking spray. Place the wings skin-side up in a single layer in the air fryer basket. It's ok if they're touching a bit on the sides, they will shrink as they cook.
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Fry the wings at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes. Flip the wings and fry them for 6-8 more minutes until they're crispy on the outside and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part. Let the wings rest for 4-5 minutes, to help them crisp up more.
Hot Honey Buffalo Sauce
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While the wings are cooking, combine the cayenne pepper hot sauce, hot honey, unsalted butter, and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan. Set the saucepan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring often, until the sauce comes to a simmer. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let the sauce sit for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
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Once the wings have rested for about 5 minutes, transfer them to a large bowl. Drizzle the hot honey buffalo sauce over the wings and use tongs to toss the wings until they're evenly coated. Serve the wings immediately with ranch or bleu cheese dressing. Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- The Baking Powder Secret 🧂Aluminum-free baking powder is your key to ultra-crispy wings—it raises the pH of the skin and promotes browning. Mix it thoroughly with your dry spice blend before coating to ensure even, golden-brown crispiness.
- Pat Dry for Maximum Crunch 💧Pat wings completely dry with paper towels before coating—any residual moisture prevents crispy skin formation. Do this step right before seasoning for optimal results in the oven or air fryer.
- Emulsify Your Hot Honey Sauce 🍯Melt butter and hot honey together over low heat, then slowly whisk in your cayenne sauce to create a silky emulsion that clings beautifully to wings. Avoid boiling, which breaks the emulsion and creates a greasy coating.
- Two-Stage Tossing Technique 🔄Toss cooked wings in sauce in two batches—first toss lightly to coat, let sit 1 minute, then toss again for even coverage. This prevents the sauce from pooling and ensures every wing gets perfectly balanced heat and sweetness.
- Wire Rack Elevation Matters 🛫Place wings on a wire rack elevated above a baking sheet when cooking to allow air circulation underneath—this creates crispier skin all around compared to direct pan contact. Flip halfway through for even cooking on both sides.
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High Protein
Low Carb
Keto Friendly
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