Hot honey wings belong on any casual night in. Whether you are hosting a board game night, setting out snacks for March Madness, or simply calling it dinner with friends, a tray of crispy wings tends to disappear quickly.
The balance of sweet heat and savory Parmesan gives you contrast without overcomplicating the process.
Serves: 4–6
Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
How to Make Hot Honey
Hot honey is simply honey warmed with chili heat and allowed to steep.
You will need:
½ cup honey
1–2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Warm the honey gently in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the red pepper flakes and let it barely simmer for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to steep for at least 5 minutes. Strain for a smooth finish, or leave the flakes in for more heat.
Reserve 3–4 tablespoons for the wings. Store the remaining honey in a jar at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Ingredients for the Wings
2 pounds chicken wings, split and patted dry
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2–3 tablespoons prepared hot honey
2 teaspoons Shawhan Farms Italian Herb & Garlic Parmesan
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set a wire rack on top if available.
2. Toss the wings with olive oil and salt. Arrange in a single layer, skin side up.
3. Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the skin is crisp and deeply golden.
4. Transfer the hot wings to a large bowl and toss with the prepared hot honey.
5. Sprinkle with Italian Herb & Garlic Parmesan and toss lightly before serving.
Quick Wing Dip Ideas
Parmesan Yogurt Dip
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon Italian Herb & Garlic Parmesan
Squeeze of lemon
Stir together and chill 15 minutes before serving.
Creamy Ranch Shortcut
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon milk
½ teaspoon dried dill
Pinch of garlic powder
Salt to taste
Blue Cheese Board Style
Serve crumbled blue cheese with a drizzle of olive oil and cracked black pepper alongside the wings instead of a blended dip.
Kitchen Notes
For extra crisp skin, let the wings sit uncovered in the refrigerator for an hour before baking. If using an air fryer, cook at 400°F for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Hot honey also works well on pizza, biscuits, roasted vegetables, and sharp cheeses.
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