Description
These smoky hot honey barbecue chicken wings are the perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, they’re coated in a sticky hot honey barbecue sauce that packs a punch. Ideal for game day, parties, or casual meals, this recipe is simple, flavorful, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
For the Wings:
12 chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
For the Smoky Hot Honey Barbecue Sauce:
½ cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons hot honey (adjust to spice preference)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
For Garnishing:
Fresh cilantro
Jalapeño slices
Green onions
Extra Cotija cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven or Grill: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat the grill to medium-high.
- Prepare the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder until evenly coated.
- Cook the Wings:
- Oven Method: Place wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a wire rack. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
- Grill Method: Grill wings for 20-25 minutes, turning every 5-7 minutes, until crispy and fully cooked.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, hot honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and cayenne (if using). Simmer over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Coat the Wings: Once cooked, toss the wings in the smoky hot honey barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro, jalapeño slices, green onions, and extra Cotija cheese. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the barbecue sauce.
- You can substitute barbecue sauce with honey mustard or teriyaki glaze.
- Smoke the wings on the grill for an extra smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes (oven) or 20-25 minutes (grill)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
