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Crispy Hot Honey Buffalo Wings
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Crispy Hot Honey Buffalo Wings
Chicken Wings
Hot Honey Buffalo Sauce
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)
- Pat Wings Completely Dry 🌾Use paper towels to thoroughly dry the wings before coating—moisture prevents crisping and the baking powder coating won't adhere properly to wet skin.
- Baking Powder is Your Secret Weapon 💪The aluminum-free baking powder creates an incredibly crispy exterior through the Maillard reaction; ensure it's evenly distributed and use it generously on all surfaces for maximum crunch.
- Toast Your Spice Blend First 🔥Briefly bloom the cayenne, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in melted butter before mixing into your hot honey sauce to deepen flavors and eliminate raw spice harshness.
- Separate Wings and Pat Again Before Coating ✂️Separate drum from flat and pat dry a second time right before coating—this ensures even seasoning and maximum crisping in the oven or air fryer.
- Apply Hot Honey at the Right Moment 🍯Toss wings in hot honey sauce immediately after they come out of the oven while skin is still crispy—waiting allows condensation to soften the coating, so work quickly for best texture.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Carb
High Protein
Keto Friendly
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