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Hot Honey Buffalo Wings

plate of hot honey buffalo wings with ranch and extra sauce
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Crispy baked or air fryer chicken wings tossed in a sweet and spicy hot honey buffalo sauce. This easy recipe delivers restaurant-style wings at home with simple ingredients and minimal effort.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

Hot Honey Buffalo Sauce

  • ½ cup hot sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • pinch cayenne

Instructions

  1. Pat wings dry and toss with baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
  2. Air fry at 400°F for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  3. For oven cooking, bake at 425°F for 40–45 minutes on a rack.
  4. Melt butter and whisk with hot sauce, honey, and seasonings.
  5. Simmer sauce for 1–2 minutes.
  6. Toss cooked wings in sauce until coated.
  7. Add fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Shortcut Option (Boneless Wings)
    Use pre-cooked or lightly breaded chicken pieces (like Bare chicken) and toss in the sauce after heating. This cuts total time in half and still tastes great.
  • Air Fryer Option
    Cook wings at 400°F for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy. Toss in sauce after cooking.
  • Make It Crispier
    Pat wings completely dry before cooking and bake on a wire rack. This helps them crisp up without frying.
  • Adjust the Heat Level
    Less heat: reduce hot sauce slightly
    More heat: add red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne
  • Sauce Tip (Important for Flavor)
    Toss wings in sauce right after cooking so it sticks and coats evenly.
  • What to Serve With
    Serve with ranch or blue cheese and simple sides like carrots, celery, or a quick salad.
  • Make Ahead Tip

    You can bake the wings ahead of time and reheat, then toss in sauce just before serving.

  • Storage & Reheat

    • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days

    • Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 5–7 minutes to keep crispy

Find it online: https://reachwellth.com/hot-honey-buffalo-wings/