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hot honey wings recipe
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
A unique sweet-spicy wing recipe featuring rehydrated guajillo chiles for a smoky depth and tangy lime finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs (1.4 kg) chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats, wing tips removed
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) neutral oil
- 1 tbsp (15 g) cornstarch
- 1 tsp (5 g) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) onion powder
- 1.5 tsp (7 g) fine sea salt
- 0.5 tsp (2 g) freshly ground black pepper
- 5 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 0.75 cup (180 ml) honey
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 tsp (2 g) cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp (5 g) fresh cilantro, finely chopped (for garnish)
- Extra lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Season Wings: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry using paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the dried wings with 2 tbsp neutral oil, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1.5 tsp fine sea salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper until every piece is evenly coated.
- Bake Wings Until Crispy: Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring space between each piece. Bake for 45-55 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through at the 25-minute mark, until they are deeply golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare Guajillo-Lime Glaze: While the wings are baking, place the deseeded guajillo chiles in a heatproof bowl and cover them with 0.5 cup hot water; steep for 15 minutes until soft. Drain the chiles, reserving the soaking liquid. Transfer the softened chiles, 0.75 cup honey, 0.25 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt to a blender. Blend until completely smooth, adding reserved soaking liquid one tablespoon at a time if the glaze is too thick.
- Toss and Caramelize Glazed Wings: Once the wings are fully cooked, transfer them to a clean large bowl. Pour about two-thirds of the prepared glaze over the wings and toss until every piece is evenly coated. Return the glazed wings to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or broil for 2-3 minutes; watch carefully during broiling to prevent burning.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the finished wings to a platter. Drizzle generously with the remaining one-third of the glaze and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and fresh lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure wings are patted dry for maximum crispiness. If guajillo chiles are unavailable, substitute ancho chiles for similar flavor or bell peppers for a mild alternative. Lime juice can be replaced with lemon juice in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (~12 oz wings)
- Calories: 1100 calories
- Sugar: 60 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 57 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 65 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg