Wingstop Hot Honey Rub Recipe
Looking for a bold, sweet-heat chicken recipe? The Wingstop Hot Honey Rub Recipe is your next kitchen winner. It’s smoky, spicy, and sweet—all in one bite.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cayenne
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Or preheat your air fryer.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Toss wings in olive oil in a bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix all dry spices.
- Sprinkle rub mix evenly over the wings.
- Place wings on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Bake for 40 minutes. Flip halfway through.
- In a pan, warm honey and red pepper.
- Once wings are cooked, drizzle honey mixture.
- Toss well. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Dry wings ensure crispy skin. Pat them well.
- Don’t skip flipping during baking. It crisps both sides.
- Add more cayenne for extra heat. Customize freely.
- Use smoked paprika, not regular, for deep flavor.
- Honey must be warmed for even coating.