Detroit Hot Honey Wings

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 3

Spicy and sweet Detroit Hot Honey Wings recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 pounds chicken wings , tips discarded
	1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( add more if you can stand it )
	salt and ground black pepper to taste
	1 cup honey
	1/2 cup butter , melted
	1/2 cup hot sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

425

Sugar

36g

Fat

27g

Detroit Hot Honey Wings are a delicious appetizer that combines the bold flavors of hot sauce and honey to create a spicy and sweet combination. These wings are perfect for game-day parties or as a delicious snack. They are easy to make and require only a few ingredients, making them a great choice for a busy weeknight dinner. This recipe is for the oven-baked version of the wings, but they can also be deep-fried for an extra-crispy texture.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.	Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
3.	Season chicken wings with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
4.	Place the wings on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
5.	Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, and hot sauce.
6.	After 25 minutes of baking wings, baste wings with honey sauce.
7.	Return the wings to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the wings are crispy and golden brown.
8.	Remove from the oven and serve immediately with extra honey sauce.

PROS

These wings are crispy, spicy, and sweet at the same time.

They are perfect for game-day parties or as a delicious snack.

CONS

These wings are high in calories and fat, and they may not be suitable for people with allergies to certain ingredients in the sauce.

They can also be quite spicy, so adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken wings provide protein and essential nutrients like niacin, vitamin B6, and selenium.
Honey is a natural cough suppressant and has antibacterial properties.
The capsaicin in cayenne pepper may help reduce inflammation and pain.