Hot Honey Chicken Wings

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Discover these crispy, juicy Hot Honey Chicken Wings…They are packed full of flavor, yet unbelievably simple to make!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Global

Servings: servings

Author: Margie Nomura

Ingredients

For the chicken wings:

2.6 lb chicken wings
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1/2 tbsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 tbsp cornstarch (cornflour)

For the hot honey sauce:

1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 small red chili finely chopped (deseeded, if desired)
2 garlic cloves finely chopped
1/2 tbsp finely chopped ginger
5.25 oz runny honey about generous 1/3 cup
1 fl oz light soy sauce
1 tsp apple cider vinegar

To serve:

Sesame seeds
Finely chopped scallions (spring onions)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 428°F (220°C/200°C fan). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with a paper towel. Place them into a large mixing bowl.
Add the sunflower oil, salt, white pepper, and cornstarch (cornflour). Mix well to completely coat the chicken wings.
Place the chicken wings, well spaced apart, onto the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 18-20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Meanwhile, make the hot honey sauce: Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan or wok set over a medium heat. Add the chili, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry for about 1 minute - or until fragrant (you want the garlic to be golden, but not brown).
Add the runny honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Stir well, then leave to cook for another couple of minutes - or until the sauce is lightly foaming. Remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly.
Remove the crispy golden chicken wings from the oven and reduce the temperature to 392°F (200°C/180°C fan).
Using tongs, pop the chicken wings into a clean, large mixing bowl. Pour over the hot honey sauce and toss well to coat.
Return the chicken wings to the baking sheet and bake for another 5 minutes.
Set on a serving plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions. Enjoy!

Notes

Make-ahead and storage

To store: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To reheat: Reheat in the air fryer for 5 minutes at 356°F (180°C) or in the oven for 7 minutes at 392°F (200°C/180°C fan). You want it hot all the way through but don't want to burn the hot honey sauce, so keep the temp there and be patient.

Make ahead: You can prep ahead and coat the chicken wings a few hours ahead of time. Just cover them with plastic wrap and keep them chilled in the fridge until ready to roast. The hot honey sauce can also be made a few hours ahead and stored in a jar or sealed container at room temperature.

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