These Hot Honey Chicken Wings are juicy, crispy, and glazed in a sticky-sweet sauce with just the right kick of heat. Baked until golden and caramelized, they’re a delicious and easy low carb appetizer or weeknight favorite meal.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love These Hot Honey Chicken Wings
• 🛒 Ingredients for Hot Honey Chicken Wings
• 🔪 How to Make Hot Honey Wings
• 💡 Tips
• ☑️ Storage Instructions
• 🍴 What to Serve with Hot Honey Wings
• 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
• Why Isn’t My Sauce Sticking to the Wings?
• Can I Make the Sauce Ahead of Time?
• How Do I Get the Wings Extra Crispy in the Oven?
• Do I Need to Flip the Wings While Baking?
• Can I Use Frozen Wings?
• 🍽️ More Tasty Chicken Recipes

❤️ Why You'll Love These Hot Honey Chicken Wings

• Tender juicy baked chicken wings
• Basted in a sticky sweet hot honey sauce
• Bold flavor
• Easy to make
• Low carb and sugar-free

These Hot Honey Chicken Wings take average wings to a whole new level. They’re tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and glazed in sweet heat. The sauce thickens right in the oven, so the wings come out sticky and packed with flavor. Save some of the sauce for dipping because once you try it, you’ll definitely want extra.

The best part about this recipe is there’s no frying, no fancy ingredients, and no complicated steps. Just oven-baked wings brushed in a buttery hot honey glaze that caramelizes beautifully. They’re slightly spicy, perfectly sweet, and seriously impossible to stop eating.

If you love this recipe you should also try these Sticky Asian Wings.

🛒 Ingredients for Hot Honey Chicken Wings

• Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings
• Hot Honey Sauce

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Baking sheet with wire rack
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Brush
• Meat thermometer

🔪 How to Make Hot Honey Wings

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Prepare the Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings, per the instructions.

Bake the wings for only 30 minutes.

While the wings are baking, prepare the Hot Honey Sauce.

Remove the wings from the oven, brush generously with the hot honey sauce and continue baking for 5 minutes.

Remove and brush with more sauce, and bake for another 5 minutes or until they start to caramelize and have reached an internal temperature of at least 165°F, when checked with a meat thermometer.

Serve with the remaining hot honey sauce on the side for dipping.

💡 Tips

• Make sure your wings are completely dry before baking to help them crisp up.
• Bake the wings on a wire rack for even crisping and better air flow.
• Keep an eye on the wings in the final minutes so the sauce doesn’t burn.
• Use parchment or foil under the rack for easier cleanup.
• Use a meat thermometer to make sure the wings hit at least 165°F

☑️ Storage Instructions

Fridge: Store leftover wings in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through and the skin crisps up again.

Freezer: Freeze cooled wings in a single layer, then transfer to a bag or container. Reheat them from frozen in the oven at 375°F until hot and caramelized.

🍴 What to Serve with Hot Honey Wings

For healthy sides that are easy to prepare, you can serve these sticky wings with Oven Roasted Broccoli, Chickpea Salad, Air Fryer Home Fries, or a simple green salad. Other easy and tasty options are:

• Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
• Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
• Glazed Carrots
• Garlic Potatoes and Green Beans
• Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• Vinegar: Stir in a splash of apple cider vinegar for a tangy balance that cuts through the sweetness.

• Spices: Add garlic powder, smoked paprika or onion powder to the sauce for extra savory flavors.

• Hot sauce: Swap Frank’s for chipotle hot sauce if you want heat with a touch of earthiness.

• Lime: Add a squeeze of lime juice to brighten the sauce and give it a citrusy kick.

• Herbs: Use fresh thyme or rosemary for an herby twist that pairs well with the spice.

• Soy sauce: Mix in a dash of soy sauce or coconut aminos for a little Asian twist.

• Toppings: Top with sliced green onions, sesame seeds or chopped cilantro right before serving for a fresh pop of flavor.

Why Isn’t My Sauce Sticking to the Wings?

Make sure the wings are hot when you brush on the sauce, and let it sit a few minutes after microwaving so it thickens slightly.

Can I Make the Sauce Ahead of Time?

Yes. Store it in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat gently and whisk before using.

How Do I Get the Wings Extra Crispy in the Oven?

Dry them really well, bake on a wire rack, and don’t crowd the pan. Good air circulation is key.

Do I Need to Flip the Wings While Baking?

Nope, not if you use a rack. The heat circulates evenly and crisps both sides without flipping.

Can I Use Frozen Wings?

Yes, but thaw them fully and pat them dry before baking or they’ll steam instead of crisp.

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• Lemon Pepper Baked Chicken Drumsticks
• Monterey Chicken
• Chicken Piccata Meatballs
• Greek Sheet Pan Chicken
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