Hot Honey Butter Chicken Wings Recipe
Sweet, spicy, rich, crispy, and buttery, this hot honey butter chicken wings recipe is a guaranteed crowd pleaser for your gameday recipes lineup!
The key to this recipe is the hot honey butter sauce, giving the wings a glossy finish while adding a perfect balance of sweet and heat. To get that balance right every time, you have to reach for a bottle of Lee Kum Kee Honey Sriracha Sauce. The ideal blend of spicy and sweet, this all-in-one sauce takes out the guesswork of ingredient ratios, giving a consistently delicious result every time you make this recipe!
What You Will Need
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken wings, flats and drumettes
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
Sauce Mix
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup Lee Kum Kee Honey Sriracha Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Made with
Lee Kum Kee products
How to make it
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Preheat the oven to 425°F. Pat the chicken wings dry and place them in a large bowl. Toss with the baking powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
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Arrange the wings in a single layer on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
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During the last few minutes of cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the Lee Kum Kee Honey Sriracha Sauce, honey, and lemon juice until smooth and warmed through.
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Transfer the hot wings to a large bowl. Pour the hot honey butter sauce over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
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Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
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