Hot Honey Chicken Wings

Name: Hot Honey Chicken Wings with Spice Rub
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken wings; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp dried parsley; 1 tsp mustard powder; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1 tbsp Louisiana-style hot sauce; 1 tbsp hot honey

Hot honey chicken wings are crispy wings coated in a savory spice rub and finished with a sweet-and-spicy honey sauce. The four-ingredient hot honey sauce balances heat and sweetness for an easy crowd-pleaser.

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Total

25 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$25–$41

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken wings
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp Louisiana-style hot sauce
1 tbsp hot honey

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Instructions

1
In a small bowl, combine all spices (paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne, parsley, mustard powder, and salt) to create the dry rub. Mix well.
2
Place the chicken wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
3
Season the wings generously on one side with the dry rub.
4
Air fry the wings until the first side is golden and crispy. (Note: Video does not specify time or temperature; 400°F for 10-12 minutes is a good starting point).
5
Remove the basket, flip the wings over, and season the other side with more dry rub.
6
Return the basket to the air fryer and continue cooking until the wings are fully cooked and crispy on both sides (another 10-12 minutes).
7
While the wings finish cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the melted butter, hot sauce, hot honey, and about 1/2 teaspoon of the prepared dry rub.
8
Stir the sauce until well combined.
9
Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
10
Pour the hot honey sauce over the wings and toss until they are evenly coated.
11
Serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat wings completely dry before applying the spice rub—moisture prevents crispiness.
Toast the spice rub ingredients together in a dry pan for 1–2 minutes before applying to deepen their flavors.
Toss wings with hot honey sauce just before serving to maintain the crispy coating.