Extra-Crispy Honey Hot Wings
These chicken wings have a little secret to their crispiness—baking powder! It doesn't affect the flavor but you'll notice it in the crackly texture. Be sure to use baking POWDER and not SODA, which will give the wings an unpleasant taste.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1½ tsp. kosher salt
- 1½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 2 to 3 lb. chicken wings, whole or drums and flats
- ¼ cup butter
- 1/3 cup cayenne pepper sauce, such as Franks, or other hot sauce
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. honey
- Desired dipping sauce (see above)
Instructions
- Line a large rimmed baking pan with foil; add a wire rack to pan and spray lightly with cooking spray. For rub, combine baking powder, 1 tsp. of the kosher salt, 1 tsp, of the garlic powder, the paprika, onion powder, and black pepper. Place wings in a bowl and pat dry. Sprinkle wings with rub while tossing to coat evenly. Arrange on rack on prepared baking sheet, leaving little space between each wing. Chill uncovered, 1 to 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Bake 40 minutes, turning once halfway through. Increase heat to 400°F. Bake 30 to 40 minutes more or until crispy and golden.
- Meanwhile, for sauce, combine butter, cayenne pepper sauce, honey, and the remaining ½ tsp. each kosher salt and garlic powder. Bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Transfer hot wings to a large bowl and drizzle with sauce; toss to coat. Arrange wings on at the serving platter. If desired, drizzle with remaining sauce in bowl. Serve with desired dipping sauce.