Hot Honey Rub Wingstop Recipe
Restaurant-style Hot Honey Rub Wingstop Recipe made with honey, hot sauce, spices, and oven-crispy wings.
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Wire rack (highly recommended)
- Mixing bowls
- Small saucepan
- Tongs
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tbsp baking powder for crispiness
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Wings
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Pat the wings completely dry with paper towels. This is key.
Step 2: Season
- In a bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Make sure every wing is coated evenly.
Step 3: Bake Until Crispy
- Arrange wings on the rack in a single layer. Bake for 45–50 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: Make the Hot Honey
- While wings bake, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add honey, hot sauce, chili flakes, and cayenne. Stir gently until warm and smooth. Do not boil.
Step 5: Toss and Serve
- Once wings are done, toss them in the hot honey sauce until glossy and coated. Serve immediately.